Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 10 No. 8 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences

The Implementation of the Problem-Based Learning Model to Improve Students' Learning Interest in Pancasila Education Among Fourth-Grade Students at SDN 3 Lambara

Salsa Bila (Department of Primary Teacher Education, Tadulako University, Palu City, 94111, Indonesia)
Arif Firmansyah (Department of Primary Teacher Education, Tadulako University, Palu City, 94111, Indonesia)
Muchdar Muchdar (Department of Primary Teacher Education, Tadulako University, Palu City, 94111, Indonesia)
Herlina Herlina (Department of Primary Teacher Education, Tadulako University, Palu City, 94111, Indonesia)
Muslim Muslim (Department of Primary Teacher Education, Tadulako University, Palu City, 94111, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study was motivated by the low learning interest of fourth-grade students in Pancasila Education at SDN 3 Lambara, as reflected in their limited participation, attention, and engagement during classroom learning. The study aimed to improve students' learning interest through the implementation of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model. This study employed Classroom Action Research conducted in two cycles, each consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The participants were 28 fourth-grade students. Data were collected through observations of teacher and student activities and a learning interest questionnaire, then analyzed using descriptive qualitative and quantitative techniques. The findings demonstrated that the implementation of the PBL model effectively improved students' learning interest. Classical learning mastery increased from 33.33% in the preliminary stage to 66.66% in Cycle I and 91.66% in Cycle II. Furthermore, teacher and student learning activities improved from the good to the very good category across the research cycles. These findings indicate that the Problem-Based Learning model creates a more active, collaborative, and meaningful learning environment, thereby effectively enhancing students' learning interest in Pancasila Education among fourth-grade elementary school students.

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Journal Info

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JES

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Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

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JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...