Analysis of Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Communication Skills in the Implementation of Project-Based Learning for Science in Elementary Schools

Imam Musta’in; I Wayan Dasna; Ratna Ekawati

doi:10.63922/ijevss.v5i03.5771

Imam Musta’in Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
I Wayan Dasna Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
Ratna Ekawati Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.63922/ijevss.v5i03.5771

Keywords: Project-Based Learning, Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking

Abstract

Implementation of the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) Model Involving Elephant Grass Planting to Enhance Communication, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking Skills Among Grade VI Elementary School Students. This study aims to analyze improvements in the communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills of Grade VI elementary school students through the implementation of an environmentally-oriented Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model centered on an elephant grass planting project. This qualitative study involved Grade VI students as research subjects. Data were collected using student activity observation sheets, teacher interviews, and activity documentation. The data collection techniques employed included documentation, interviews, and observation of student behavior and attitudes during the learning process. Research validation was achieved through data source triangulation and data collection technique triangulation. The results indicate that integrating the elephant grass planting project significantly stimulated students to think critically when analyzing land conditions and solving plant maintenance issues. Furthermore, the division of roles during soil preparation and planting proved to strengthen collaboration skills among students. Students' communication skills also showed significant improvement, evidenced by their active participation in group discussions and the presentation of observation journals before the class

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