The Effectiveness of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in Improving Students' Creative Thinking Skills

Authors

  • Sulhan Efendi Hasibuan UIN Syahada Padangsidimpuan
  • Julina Lubis UIN Syahada Padangsidimpuan
  • Roma Doni Siregar UIN Syahada Padangsidimpuan
  • Husnaida UIN Syahada Padangsidimpuan
  • Siti Nur Aisyah Hasibuan UIN Syahada Padangsidimpuan

Keywords:

Project Based Learning, Creativity, Creative Thinking Skills, Education, Effectivenes

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of project-based learning (PBL) in improving students' creative thinking skills at the elementary and secondary levels. The main focus of this study is to analyze the extent to which the implementation of PBL contributes to the development of creativity, innovative thinking skills, and active student engagement in the learning process. The research method used is a literature study by reviewing and analyzing various relevant scientific journals and academic articles from leading databases. The results of the study indicate that project-based learning consistently has a positive impact on improving students' creative thinking skills, especially through the presentation of contextual problems, collaborative activities, and opportunities to produce innovative solutions and products. In addition, the implementation of PBL has also been proven to increase students' learning motivation, self-confidence, and responsibility in completing learning tasks that require creativity and problem-solving. Thus, this study concludes that project-based learning is an effective and relevant learning approach to developing students' creative thinking skills as provisions for facing the challenges of education and life in the future.

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Published

2026-01-12

How to Cite

Sulhan Efendi Hasibuan, Julina Lubis, Roma Doni Siregar, Husnaida, & Siti Nur Aisyah Hasibuan. (2026). The Effectiveness of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in Improving Students’ Creative Thinking Skills. TABLIGH: Journal of Islamic Studies, 2(1), 44–55. Retrieved from https://journal.maalahliyah.sch.id/index.php/tabligh/article/view/496

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