The Effect of Implementing the Project Based Learning Model on the Collaborative Skills of Students at Al Padang Private Islamic Senior High School

Abstract

This research is motivated by the importance of collaboration skills in today's globally integrated world and the findings that the collaboration skills of students at the Al Falah Private Islamic Senior High School (MAS) in Padang are still suboptimal, with many students tending to work alone and passively in group discussions. One proposed solution is the implementation of the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model, which emphasizes student involvement in challenging, real-world projects to enhance collaboration skills. This study aims to (1) describe students' collaboration skills, (2) describe the implementation of Project-Based Learning, and (3) determine the effect of the Project-Based Learning model on students' collaboration skills at the Al Falah Private Islamic Senior High School in Padang.This study used quantitative methods with statistical analysis techniques. The study population was 64 students with a sample size of 48. Data collection was conducted through questionnaires and observations. Data analysis techniques included normality tests, homogeneity tests, and hypothesis testing using simple linear regression analysis. The results of the study show that (1) the average Project Based Learning learning at MAS Al Falah Padang is in the fairly good category (mean interval 25.51 – 30), and (2) the average collaboration skills of students are also in the fairly good category (mean interval 36.5 – 42.9). (3) There is a significant influence of the application of the learning model. Project-Based Learning's impact on students' collaboration skills is demonstrated by a significance value of 0.00 (<0.05) in the ANOVA test. The effect of Project-Based Learning on collaboration skills was 30.7% (r-square value of 0.307), while the remaining 69.3% was influenced by other factors. The implications of this study recommend that teachers continue to develop the implementation of Project-Based Learning with a more structured approach, increase interaction and collaboration among students, and conduct regular evaluations of the effectiveness of this learning model. Furthermore, it is important to identify and support other factors that contribute to collaboration skills, such as the learning environment, student motivation, and supporting facilities