The Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning Model to Enhance Students’ Creativity in Buddhist Education
Abstract
This study aims to explore the effect of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) on students' learning creativity in Buddhist education. The research focused on Grade VI students at SD Karya Dharma Bhakti 2 Palembang. A quantitative approach was used with a causal correlational research design. Data were collected through a survey using a structured questionnaire, complemented by classroom observations. The sample consisted of 50 students selected using the saturated sampling technique. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 20 for Windows, employing descriptive statistical methods and simple linear regression to examine the relationship between PBL implementation and students' learning creativity. The results showed that PBL significantly increased students' learning creativity. The average score for PBL implementation was 71.37, while the students' learning creativity score averaged 71, indicating a high level of engagement and creativity. Regression analysis revealed that for each one-unit increase in PBL implementation, learning creativity increased by 0.712 units. The coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.516 indicated that 51.6% of the variation in creativity was explained by PBL, while the remaining 48.4% was influenced by external factors. The t-test and F-test confirmed the statistical significance of this effect. This study highlights the potential of PBL as an effective pedagogical approach to enhance creativity in Buddhist religious education. By encouraging students to engage in problem-solving and active learning, PBL enhances critical thinking, innovation, and conceptual understanding of Buddhism. This research contributes to existing literature by examining the application of PBL in Buddhist religious education, an area that remains underexplored in academic studies. The results provide empirical evidence supporting PBL as an effective method for enhancing students' learning creativity in Buddhist religious education, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
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