Project-Based Learning on Biotechnology Materials to Enhance High School Students' Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills

Abstract

This study aims to improve students' problem-solving abilities and creativity through project-based biotechnology learning. The research was conducted at a public high school in Gunung Putri, Bogor. This study involved students of class XI science which were divided into 2 groups, namely the experimental class and the control class. The research method used quasi-experimental with non-equivalent pretest-posttest control group design. The instruments used essays, questionnaires and observations. The results of this study are supported by the n-gain value of problem solving ability and creative thinking in the experimental class 0.73 (high) and the control class 0.53 (medium). Learning activities are very active and dynamic, students must communicate, be creative, think critically and collaborate. Student response was very enthusiastic. The conclusion of the research can be seen that project-based learning can improve problem solving and creativity of high school students.

Fostering and Measuring Creativity in Secondary School Science Education: Literature Review

“…Mind mapping, modeling, problem finding, discussion, brainstorming, listen-think-pair-share, flexible experiments, and visual analogies are also mentioned as appropriate teaching methods for enhancing students' creativity in science (Agommuoh, 2015;Amalia et al, 2022;Kırıcı & Bakırc, 2021;Orora et al, 2014;Senjayani, 2021;Sukardi et al, 2022).…”

The project-based learning model and its contribution to student creativity: A review

“…Several studies have proven that in the learning process both in universities and schools the PjBL model is not only able to improve students' knowledge (cognitive) abilities or competencies but other abilities, especially 21 st Century skills. The positive effects of the PjBL Model in improving 21 st Century skills include being able to improve creative thinking skills (Hehakaya et al, 2022;Salybekova et al, 2021), higher order thinking skills (Alacapınar, 2008;Hujjatusnaini et al, 2022), enhanced creativity (Alacapınar, 2008;Indrawan & Jalinus, 2019), problem solving and critical thinking and analysis skills (Amalia et al, 2022;Handayani et al, 2021;Panasan & Nuangchalerm, 2010), communication and collaboration skills (Elsamanoudy et al, 2021). In addition to improving students' 21 st century competencies, the PjBL model is also able to improve the basic literacy and character qualities of learners.…”

“…This discussion highlights various aspects that illustrate the relationship and correlation between PjBL and creativity and entrepreneurship competencies. PjBL serves to develop students' problem-solving skills (Amalia et al, 2022;Faozi et al, 2020;Handayani et al, 2021;Panasan & Nuangchalerm, 2010;Susanto et al, 2020), fostering their ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems within the context of real projects. This process hones problem-solving abilities, a crucial component of creativity and entrepreneurship.…”

Analysis of Student Worksheet Needs in Science Practicum Activities With Problem-Based Learning Model

“…Therefore, the analysis of the needs of these learners' worksheets needs to be done first. So that later it can help the process of making student worksheets for practicum activities using a problem-based learning model (Amalia et al, 2022;Damis Dewi Sundani et al, 2021).…”