PENGARUH PENERAPAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR KELAS TINGGI

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan metode pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) terhadap hasil belajar siswa sekolah dasar kelas tinggi. Metode Problem Based Learning merupakan model pembelajaran yang berpusat pada siswa melalui kegiatan pemecahan masalah yang berkaitan dengan kehidupan nyata. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode survei. Data dikumpulkan melalui angket yang mengukur persepsi siswa terhadap penerapan model PBL serta hasil belajar siswa. Instrumen penelitian disusun berdasarkan indikator pemecahan masalah, keaktifan belajar, diskusi kelompok, kerja sama, pemahaman materi, berpikir kritis, motivasi belajar, dan kemandirian belajar. Hasil kajian teoritis menunjukkan bahwa penerapan Problem Based Learning mampu meningkatkan keaktifan siswa, keterampilan berpikir kritis, kemampuan bekerja sama, serta pemahaman materi pembelajaran. Dengan keterlibatan aktif dalam proses pembelajaran, siswa memperoleh pengalaman belajar yang lebih bermakna sehingga berdampak pada peningkatan hasil belajar. Oleh karena itu, Problem Based Learning dapat dijadikan salah satu alternatif model pembelajaran yang efektif untuk meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran di sekolah dasar.

This study aims to determine the effect of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) method on the learning outcomes of upper-grade elementary school students. Problem Based Learning is a student-centered instructional model that engages learners in solving real-life problems. This research employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. Data were collected through questionnaires designed to measure students' perceptions of the implementation of the PBL model and their learning outcomes. The research instrument was developed based on indicators of problem-solving skills, learning participation, group discussion, collaboration, material comprehension, critical thinking, learning motivation, and independent learning. The theoretical review indicates that the implementation of Problem Based Learning can enhance students’ active participation, critical thinking skills, collaborative abilities, and understanding of learning materials. Through active involvement in the learning process, students gain more meaningful learning experiences, which contribute to improved learning outcomes. Therefore, Problem Based Learning can be considered an effective alternative instructional model for improving the quality of learning in elementary schools.