The low learning outcomes in Catholic Religious Education subjects are due to learning methods that tend to be monotonous using the same learning model every meeting. To improve learning outcomes, it is tried to use the PBL model Can the PBL method improve PAK learning outcomes? To determine the effectiveness of PBL for PAK learning outcomes, PTK research was conducted in learning the Material of the Call and Mission of the Disciple of Jesus in 2 cycles with the PBL Model, data collection instruments using tests and observation and documentation. The research process was carried out through a class action cycle with the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. The results showed that the PBL model can improve learning outcomes. This is evidenced by an increase in the average test results of students' cognitive learning abilities in the first cycle with 50% proficient criteria and in the second cycle increased to 61% proficient criteria. As well as 100% of learners are able to exceed the target of 0% on decent and new developing criteria. Then students also experienced an increase in affective aspects based on observation data on the profile of Pancasila students who reason critically, independently and cooperatively. In the first cycle, the average increase in proficient criteria was 55% and increased in the second cycle to proficient criteria of 67%. Thus it can be concluded that the application of the PBL model is proven to be effective in improving the learning outcomes of Catholic Religious Education (PAK).
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