Implementation of project-based collaborative learning models to improve students' social skills in elementary schools
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Collaboration, Elementary School, Project-Based Collaborative , Social SkillsAbstract
This study aims to analyze the application of Project-Based Collaborative Learning (PjBL) in improving students' social skills at Tanjung Waras State Elementary School. Using a quantitative descriptive method, this study involved 25 grade 5 students as a sample, who were tested for social skills through pre-tests and post-tests before and after the implementation of PjBL. Data were collected using questionnaires that measured five aspects of social skills, namely the ability to work together, communicate, solve problems, take initiative, and empathy, as well as observation during project-based learning. The results showed a significant improvement in all aspects of students' social skills, especially in the ability to work together in a team (75%) and communicate effectively (57.7%). This improvement reflects the effectiveness of PjBL in increasing students' social interaction and supporting the development of social skills through collaboration in groups. These findings suggest that PjBL can strengthen students' social abilities beyond their academic abilities, which is important for their future lives. The implication of this study is the importance of integrating PjBL in the elementary school curriculum to support the development of students' social skills, which are essential for their success in society.
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