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Combatting Ghosting in Synchronous Online Learning: Efficacy of Project-Based Learning on Biology Students' Achievement, Creative Thinking Skills, and Engagement

Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia · Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025)

DOI
10.15294/jpii.v14i1.10054
ISSN
2089-4392, 2339-1286
Published
2025-04-23
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

The phenomenon of ghosting in synchronous online learning, which indicates student disengagement, negatively affects student achievement. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model in improving student academic achievement, creative thinking skills, and engagement in synchronous online learning environments. A mixed-method, pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest approach was employed. The participants were enrolled in an Environmental Education course delivered through synchronous online tutorials (webinars). The PjBL model was implemented in six stages: posing essential questions, designing project plans, scheduling tasks, monitoring project activities and progress, assessing outcomes, and evaluating the learning experience. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results revealed that the PjBL model improved student learning outcomes at a low level, significantly enhanced creative thinking skills, and greatly increased student engagement. The study concludes that the PjBL model is a promising pedagogical approach for enhancing synchronous online learning experiences and fostering student cognitive development.

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  • Indonesia Open University
  • Universiti Teknologi MARA
  • Southwest University
  • Indonesia University of Education
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Amalia SapriatiAffiliation unknown1
Inas SausanIndonesia Open University1
Mestika SekarwinahyuIndonesia Open University1
Rif’at Shafwatul AnamIndonesia Open University1
Sarni Maniar BerlianaAffiliation unknown1
Omas Bulan SamosirAffiliation unknown1
Victoria Pena ValenzuelaAffiliation unknown1
Krismanti Tri WahyuniAffiliation unknown1
Andi AlfianAffiliation unknown1
sudirman sudirmanSouthwest University1
Camilo Andrés Rodríguez-NietoAffiliation unknown1
Tita RositaAffiliation unknown1
Dony Darma SagitaAffiliation unknown1
Ari WidodoIndonesia University of Education1
Sri RedjekiAffiliation unknown1
Angelina Siswaty Br HombingAffiliation unknown1
Jarnawi A DahlanAffiliation unknown1
Erlina ayu SusilowatiAffiliation unknown1

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Metadata source: OAI-PMH (metadata jurnal) https://journal.unnes.ac.id/journals/jpii/oai, first harvested 29 Oct 2026, last seen 1 Nov 2026.
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