Istifkar: Media Transformasi Pendidikan
Vol 6 No 2 (2026): Istifkar: Media Transformasi Pendidikan

Project-Based Learning and Teaching Motivation as Predictors of Elementary School Teacher Performance

Nana Priatna (Institut Agama Islam Al-Jihad Shalahuddin Al Ayyubi Jakarta, Indonesia)
Asep Habib Idrus Alawi (Institut Agama Islam Al-Jihad Shalahuddin Al Ayyubi Jakarta, Indonesia)
Isti Nurhayati (Institut Agama Islam Al-Jihad Shalahuddin Al Ayyubi Jakarta, Indonesia)
Muhammadafeefee Assalihee (Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, Thailand)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2026

Abstract

This study examines the contribution of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) implementation and teaching motivation to elementary school teacher performance in North Jakarta. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted with 50 teachers from SDN Warakas 03, 05, and 07 using census sampling. Data were collected through three 50-item Likert-scale instruments measuring PjBL implementation, teaching motivation, and teacher performance. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression. The results showed that PjBL implementation had a positive and significant contribution to teacher performance (B = 0.224, β = 0.225, p = 0.038). Teaching motivation also had a positive and significant contribution and showed a stronger standardized contribution (B = 0.750, β = 0.762, p < 0.001). Simultaneously, PjBL implementation and teaching motivation significantly predicted teacher performance, with the model explaining 95.9% of the observed variance (F(2, 47) = 543.097, p < 0.001). These findings indicate that teacher performance is associated with both pedagogical practices and motivational conditions, with teaching motivation showing the stronger contribution in the model. The findings suggest that schools should integrate PjBL development with organizational support that strengthens teacher motivation and professional growth. Because the study used a cross-sectional design and self-reported data, the findings should be interpreted as statistical associations rather than causal effects.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

istifkar

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Subject

Religion Education Other

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ISTIFKAR: Media Transformasi Pendidikan merupakan jurnal yang dikelola oleh Sekolah Tinggi Islam Kendal yang fokus pada kajian pendidikan diantaranya mengenai; 1) Ilmu Pendidikan Islam, 2) Kurikulum Pendidikan Islam, 3) Evaluasi Pendidikan Islam, 4) Psikologi Pendidikan, 5) Filsafat Pendidikan, 6) ...