Assessing the Effectiveness of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Model Across Study Programs on Students at Yogyakarta State University

Vera Astuti, Niken Purnamasari, Umar Yeni Suyanto

Abstract


Student learning outcomes are vital indicators of educational quality. and they continue to be a central focus in education systems worldwide. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model in enhancing student outcomes at Yogyakarta State University. PBL engages students in solving real-world problems, promoting active learning and critical thinking. Using a Quasi-Experimental method with a One-Group Pre-test and Post-test design, the research examines PBL's impact on cognitive achievement in Economics Education, Management, and Office Administration Education programs. The findings reveal significant improvements in learning outcomes after PBL implementation, highlighting its potential to enhance educational quality across disciplines.


Keywords


Learning outcomes; Problem based learning; Learning model; University student

Full Text:

PDF

References


Barrows, H. S., & Tamblyn, R. M. (1980). Problem-based learning: An approach to medical education. Springer Publishing Company.

Bloom, B. S. (1956). Taxonomy of educational objectives: The classification of educational goals. Longmans Green.

Brahim, M. L., Ayad, M., & Malik, M. (2023). The impact of Problem-Based Learning on enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in higher education. Journal of Educational Psychology and Practice, 24(1), 345–360.

Campbell, D. T., & Stanley, J. C. (1963). Experimental and quasi-experimental designs for research. Houghton Mifflin.

Chung, G. K., Lee, A. H., & Lee, J. (2020). Inquiry-based problem-solving: A framework for developing critical thinking skills. International Journal of STEM Education, 7(1), 45–57.

Creswell, J. W. (2012). Educational research: Planning, conducting, and evaluating quantitative and qualitative research (4th ed). Pearson Education.

Duch, B. J., Groh, S. E., & Allen, D. E. (2001). The power of problem-based learning. Stylus Publishing.

Edgar, P., Simpson, M., & Miller, T. (2022). Enhancing student collaboration through problem-based learning. Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 21(4), 335–348.

Fraenkel, J. R., Wallen, N. E., & Hyun, H. H. (2012). How to design and evaluate research in education (8th ed). McGraw-Hill.

Gagne, R. M., & Briggs, L. J. (n.d.). Principles of instructional design and learning outcomes. Journal of Educational Psychology.

Gay, L. R., Mills, G. E., & Airasian, P. W. (2011). Educational research: Competencies for analysis and applications (10th ed). Pearson Education.

Hmelo-Silver, C. E. (2004). Problem-based learning: Effects on the early acquisition of cognitive skills in medicine. Journal of the Learning Sciences, 13(1), 39–78.

Johnson, D. W., & Johnson, R. T. (1994). Learning together and alone: Cooperative, competitive, and individualistic learning. Prentice Hall.

Jones, A. (2020). Observing learning outcomes in active learning classrooms. Educational Practices Quarterly.

Kementerian Pendidikan. (2016). Standar kompetensi lulusan dan capaian pembelajaran nasional. Penerbit Pemerintah.

Koh, H. K., & Khine, M. S. (2006). Problem-based learning and students’ critical thinking skills: A review of the literature. Educational Technology & Society, 9(3), 79–91.

Lee, Y., Kim, H., & Choi. J. (2021). Engagement and learning outcomes in active learning environments: A systematic review. Educational Psychology Review, 33(2), 369–391.

Leung, K., & Kember, D. (2003). The influence of problem-based learning on students’ perceptions of their learning environments. Higher Education, 45(3), 361–377.

Li, X., & Wang, Y. (2022). Factors influencing student learning outcomes in higher education: A review of current research. Journal of Educational Psychology, 115(4), 564–582.

Liu, M. , & C. S., & Chen, S. (2010). Problem-based learning and its effects on students’ understanding and learning in an engineering education environment. Journal of Engineering Education, 99(3), 301–312.

Nguyen, T., Tran, T., & Nguyen H. (2023). Real-world problem solving and student motivation in PBL: A longitudinal study. Journal of Educational Research, 116(5), 481–495.

Norman, G. R., & Schmidt, H. G. (1992). The psychological basis of problem-based learning: A review of the literature. Medical Education, 26(1), 28–36.

Roschelle, J., Duschl, R., & Kelley, M. (2021). Problem-based learning in practice: A model for developing critical thinking skills in the classroom. International Journal of STEM Education, 8(4), 42–58.

Savery, J. R. (2021). Problem-based learning: An introduction to the special issue on problem-based learning in higher education. Educational Technology Research and Development, 69(1), 1–4.

Savin-Baden, M. (2007). Problem-based learning in higher education: Untold stories. McGraw-Hill Education.

Shen, X., Zhang, L., & Zhang, D. (2023). Fostering 21st-century skills in higher education: The role of problem-based learning. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 20(1), 16–30.

Srisawasdi, N., Trachuthamsakul, A., & Sompho, A. (2022). The effects of problem-based learning on students’ motivation and academic performance: A case study in Thailand. Journal of Educational Research and Practice, 12(3), 77–89.

Thomas, J. W. (2000). A review of research on project-based learning. The Autodesk Foundation.

Vaughan, N. D. (2010). Perspectives on problem-based learning. Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 40(3), 43–56.

Wang, Q., & Chen, W. (2021). Enhancing problem-solving skills through problem-based learning in undergraduate programs. Journal of Educational Research and Practice, 11(2), 130–142.

Yoo, S., & Lee, D. (2022). Problem-based learning and its impact on academic achievement and student engagement: A meta-analysis. Educational Psychology Review, 34(3), 539–557.

Zainuddin, Z., & Halili, S. H. (2020). The effectiveness of problem-based learning in enhancing students’ critical thinking: A systematic review. Journal of Educational Psychology, 26(1), 45–60.

Zainuddin, Z., Keong, H. H., & Abdul Kadir, M. (2021). Problem-based learning in higher education: A systematic review of its impact on students’ learning outcomes. Educational Research Review, 16(2), 123–139.




DOI: https://doi.org/10.20527/jee.v6i3.16645

Refbacks



    • Top Cited  🏆


Model Blended learning ANTASARI untuk Mengembangkan Keterampilan Berpikir Kritis dan Memecahkan Masalah [ANTASARI's Blended Learning Model to Develop Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills] 🥇

 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20527/jee.v2i2.4102
A Suriansyah, AR Agusta, A Setiawan (2021)

 View PDF  Open access

Model Blended Learning Gawi Manuntung untuk Mengembangkan Keterampilan Berpikir Tingkat Tinggi [Gawi Manuntung's Blended Learning Model to Develop High-Level Thinking Skills] 🥈

 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20527/jee.v2i2.4101
AR Agusta, A Suriansyah, P Setyosari (2021)

 View PDF  Open access


Creative industries and regional economic growth: time series evidence from Aceh, Indonesia 🥉

 DOI: https://doi.org/10.20527/jee.v4i2.8312
A Hasan, N Nurhasanah, M Mardhani, K Aswadi (2023)
 View PDF  Open access

 

Journal of Economics Education and Entrepreneurship (JEE)
e.ISSN:2745-729X; p.ISSN: 2746-5438
The journal is published by Program Studi Pendidikan Ekonomi FKIP Universitas Lambung Mangkurat

 

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

Copyright ©2026