TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: ENHANCING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND CREATIVITY IN WRITING

Purpose—This research aims to explore the transformative impact of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in improving engagement and creativity in short stories. It also discusses the limitations of the traditional method, which makes the teacher the center of the study and limits students' active part...

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Main Authors: Syamsuddin Syamsuddin, Muh. Tahir, Idris Idris, Efendi Efendi, Asrianti Asrianti, Gazali Gazali
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Published: LPPM Universitas Labuhanbatu 2025-05-01
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author Syamsuddin Syamsuddin
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Idris Idris
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Asrianti Asrianti
Gazali Gazali
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description Purpose—This research aims to explore the transformative impact of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in improving engagement and creativity in short stories. It also discusses the limitations of the traditional method, which makes the teacher the center of the study and limits students' active participation and creative exploration. Methodology—Descriptive qualitative research was used, involving 17 students. This research was conducted in two weeks and implemented PjBL in three phases: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. Data collection methods included classroom observation, semi-structured interviews, and analysis of students' creative output. The collected data were analyzed based on engagement indicators, creativity dimensions, and narrative quality. Findings - The research revealed a significant increase in student engagement; 82% of students actively engaged in group discussion, and 88% responded to the teacher's instruction. The average creativity score was 3,55 out of 4, which was categorized as "Very High," specifically in originality and imaginative language use. The quality of the short story was scored "High," showing the strength in the originality of the theme and creativity of diction. Students highlight the PjBL characteristics of autonomy and collaboration as the main factors in enriching their learning experiences. This finding offers valuable knowledge for the teacher, curriculum designer, and policy maker to integrate an innovative student-centered pedagogical approach in writing instruction. Contribution—The combination of PjBL would enable the school to foster creativity, engagement, and problem-solving skills, equipping the students with the important competencies for the demands of 21st-century education.
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spelling doaj-art-6f3191dc167642ee9bc4b59e8dca10f72025-08-20T03:47:49ZengLPPM Universitas LabuhanbatuJurnal Eduscience2303-355X2685-22172025-05-0112366067110.36987/jes.v12i3.68284367TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: ENHANCING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND CREATIVITY IN WRITINGSyamsuddin Syamsuddin0Muh. Tahir1Idris Idris2Efendi Efendi3Asrianti Asrianti4Gazali Gazali5Language and Literature Education Departement, Faculty Of Teachers Training and Education, Universitas TadulakoUniversitas TadlakoUniversitas TadulakoUniversitas TadulakoUniversitas TadulakoUniversitas TadulkoPurpose—This research aims to explore the transformative impact of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in improving engagement and creativity in short stories. It also discusses the limitations of the traditional method, which makes the teacher the center of the study and limits students' active participation and creative exploration. Methodology—Descriptive qualitative research was used, involving 17 students. This research was conducted in two weeks and implemented PjBL in three phases: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. Data collection methods included classroom observation, semi-structured interviews, and analysis of students' creative output. The collected data were analyzed based on engagement indicators, creativity dimensions, and narrative quality. Findings - The research revealed a significant increase in student engagement; 82% of students actively engaged in group discussion, and 88% responded to the teacher's instruction. The average creativity score was 3,55 out of 4, which was categorized as "Very High," specifically in originality and imaginative language use. The quality of the short story was scored "High," showing the strength in the originality of the theme and creativity of diction. Students highlight the PjBL characteristics of autonomy and collaboration as the main factors in enriching their learning experiences. This finding offers valuable knowledge for the teacher, curriculum designer, and policy maker to integrate an innovative student-centered pedagogical approach in writing instruction. Contribution—The combination of PjBL would enable the school to foster creativity, engagement, and problem-solving skills, equipping the students with the important competencies for the demands of 21st-century education.https://jurnal.ulb.ac.id/index.php/eduscience/article/view/6828project-based learningstudent engagementcreativity in writingshort story writingtransformative learning
spellingShingle Syamsuddin Syamsuddin
Muh. Tahir
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Asrianti Asrianti
Gazali Gazali
TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: ENHANCING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND CREATIVITY IN WRITING
Jurnal Eduscience
project-based learning
student engagement
creativity in writing
short story writing
transformative learning
title TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: ENHANCING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND CREATIVITY IN WRITING
title_full TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: ENHANCING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND CREATIVITY IN WRITING
title_fullStr TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: ENHANCING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND CREATIVITY IN WRITING
title_full_unstemmed TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: ENHANCING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND CREATIVITY IN WRITING
title_short TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING THROUGH PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: ENHANCING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND CREATIVITY IN WRITING
title_sort transformative learning through project based learning enhancing student engagement and creativity in writing
topic project-based learning
student engagement
creativity in writing
short story writing
transformative learning
url https://jurnal.ulb.ac.id/index.php/eduscience/article/view/6828
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