Effect of Problem Based Learning Model on Students' Creative Thinking Ability

Zulkarnaen Zulkarnaen,Azra Fauzi,Saiful Prayogi,Samsun Hidayat,Suhirman Suhirman,Widia Widia,Fathurrahmaniah Fathurrahmaniah,Fitria Sarnita,Ni Nyoman Sri Putu Verawati,Lisda Ramdhani

doi:10.29303/jppipa.v8i1.1307

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the effect of the PBL model on students' creative thinking ability. A quasi-experimental study with 70 samples divided into experimental group and control group was carried out in this study. Data on students' creative thinking ability were collected using 8 items of essay test instruments that accommodate the creative thinking ability indicators. Descriptive analysis using the n-gain equation and statistical analysis using the ANOVA test were carried out to determine the improvement and effect of the treatment implemented on students' creative thinking ability. The results showed that the students’ creative thinking ability in the experimental group (n-gain: 0.72) was significantly different (p<0.05) in comparison with the control group (n-gain: 0.14). Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the PBL model has a significant effect on students' creative thinking ability

Highlights

Indicators of the low quality of education can be seen from the strategies, methods, models and teaching methods implemented in learning activities
This study aimed to explore the effect of the problem-based learning (PBL) model on students' creative thinking ability
Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the PBL model has a significant effect on students' creative thinking ability

Summary

Introduction

Indicators of the low quality of education can be seen from the strategies, methods, models and teaching methods implemented in learning activities. Students are more active in obtaining information from various sources Since it was first implemented until now, problem-based learning has become one of the methods that has received considerable attention in Indonesia, especially in the world of secondary and higher education (Suhirman, et al, 2020), and is a solution to improve the quality of learning in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) (Hidayatulloh, et al, 2020). Proponents of PBL claim to have been able to improve the quality of the learning process and are more effective at acquiring long-term knowledge when compared to conventional learning (Strobel & van Barneveld, 2009) This is further researched to develop creative thinking skills (Elizabeth & Sigahitong, 2018; Mirawati, et al, 2017). In this study we explored the effect of the PBL model on students' creative thinking ability

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