Meta-analysis of the Aspects of Student Thinking Creativity in Learning Project Based Learning (PjBL) to Improve Learning Outcomes

Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine elements of student cognitive ingenuity developed through Project-based Learning (PjBL) to enhance educational achievements. The research participants consisted of 22 students enrolled in the Electrical Engineering Study Program. The basic hypothesis posits that the presence of creative thinking elements has a beneficial impact on enhancing students' learning results. The key aspects encompassed are fluidity, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. The data were gathered using questionnaire-based observation, utilizing instruments that have been validated by specialists. This research falls under the category of Research and Development (R&D) and follows the Thiagarajan 4D paradigm, which involves defining, designing, developing, and disseminating. The data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics and the PjBL learning effectiveness test, with a comparison made between intact groups. Analysis reveals that all four aspects examined have a significant impact on enhancing learning outcomes. Nevertheless, the most significant impact is observed in the domain of fluency when it comes to learning outcomes. The efficacy of PjBL learning in enhancing learning outcomes in Energy Conversion courses was found to be significantly superior to that of conventional learning approaches. In the upcoming study, it is advised to investigate and expand upon four unexplored facets of creative thinking.