INOVASI KURIKULUM OBE MELALUI PENERAPAN MODEL PROJECT BASED LEARNING BERBASIS DESIGN THINKING TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN MENULIS KARYA ILMIAH MAHASISWA
Abstract
This study aimed to: (1) describe the implementation of the Design Thinking-based Project Based Learning (PjBL) model; (2) describe students' scientific writing skills before and after the implementation; and (3) determine the effect of OBE curriculum innovation through this model on scientific writing skills. The research employed a quantitative approach with a one-group pretest-posttest design. Subjects were elementary school teacher education students at Universitas Negeri Makassar enrolled in a Scientific Writing course, selected through purposive sampling. The instrument was a validated scientific writing skills rubric with high reliability. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired sample t-test, and N-Gain. The results showed: (1) model implementation through five phases (empathy, define, ideate, prototype, test) achieved an excellent implementation rate; (2) students' scientific writing skills improved from the low category with no students passing to the high category with all students passing; (3) there was a significant effect with improvement in the medium category. The highest improvement occurred in writing mechanics, approaching the high category, while the lowest improvement was in language skills. This study concludes that OBE curriculum innovation through the Design Thinking-based PjBL model has a significant and moderately effective impact on improving students' scientific writing skills.
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Fauziah, A., Rahmawati, S., & Kurniawan, D. (2023). Peningkatan kreativitas dan hasil belajar mahasiswa melalui model Project Based Learning. Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia, 12(3), 345-356.
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Garuda, P. (2024). Integrasi kurikulum KKNI-SN Dikti dan Kurikulum Merdeka melalui pendekatan Outcome-Based Education. Jurnal Kurikulum dan Pembelajaran, 8(2), 89-102.
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IDEO. (2015). The field guide to human-centered design. IDEO.org.
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Markham, T. (2022). Project based learning: A bridge just far enough. Buck Institute for Education.
Nurhuda, A. (2024). Implementasi Project Based Learning dalam meningkatkan keterampilan menulis akademik mahasiswa. Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan, 10(1), 45-58.
Nurhasanah, A., & Wijaya, C. (2023). Penerapan model Project Based Learning di Sekolah Dasar: Sebuah kajian literatur. Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar, 14(2), 78-89.
Nurzaman, M., Maryani, E., & Supriatna, N. (2023). STEAM education in elementary school: A systematic literature review. International Journal of Educational Research Review, 8(2), 145-158.
Panke, S. (2019). Design thinking in education: Perspectives, opportunities and challenges. Open Education Studies, 1(1), 281-306.
Plattner, H. (2018). An introduction to design thinking: Process guide. Institute of Design at Stanford.
Rahayu, S. (2024). Project Based Learning untuk meningkatkan keterampilan menulis di Sekolah Menengah Atas. Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra, 12(1), 34-45.
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Rueda Montero, M. J. (2024). Active methodologies in higher education: PBL, TBLT, and design thinking for critical thinking and creative engagement. Journal of Educational Innovation, 15(3), 67-82.
Rueda Montero, M. J. (2024). The impact of active learning on professional writing skills. Higher Education Studies, 14(2), 89-104.
Sari, D. P. (2025). Implementasi Project Based Learning pada mata kuliah Karya Tulis Ilmiah: Tantangan dan solusi. Jurnal Pendidikan Tinggi Indonesia, 11(1), 23-34.
Spady, W. G. (2018). Outcome-Based Education: Critical issues and answers. American Association of School Administrators.
STEMarts Lab. (2026). Design thinking for SDG product development: A STEMarts Lab approach. STEMarts Lab Publications.
Sugiyono. (2021). Metode penelitian pendidikan: Pendekatan kuantitatif, kualitatif, dan R&D. Bandung: Alfabeta.
Suryani, L., & Rahmawati, N. (2024). Implementasi Outcome-Based Education (OBE) di perguruan tinggi Indonesia: Tantangan dan peluang. Jurnal Manajemen Pendidikan, 18(1), 45-58.
Sweller, J. (1988). Cognitive load during problem solving: Effects on learning. Cognitive Science, 12(2), 257-285.
Thomas, J. W. (2020). A review of research on project-based learning. Autodesk Foundation.
Tovkanets, O., & Zelenska, L. (2024). Developing innovative skills of students as a pathway to professionalism in higher education. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 24(2), 78-92.
Universitas Mulia. (2025). Langkah konkrit penerapan Project Based Learning di perguruan tinggi. Universitas Mulia Press.
Utami, R., Nurmala, S., & Wibowo, A. (2025). STEAM approach to improve students' critical thinking skills in elementary school science learning. Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA, 11(2), 78-86.
Vygotsky, L. S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Harvard University Press.
Yakman, G., & Lee, H. (2012). Exploring the exemplary STEAM education in the U.S. as a practical educational framework for Korea. Journal of the Korean Society of Elementary Education, 23(3), 121-137.
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2026-05-25
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RAIHAN, Siti et al.
INOVASI KURIKULUM OBE MELALUI PENERAPAN MODEL PROJECT BASED LEARNING BERBASIS DESIGN THINKING TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN MENULIS KARYA ILMIAH MAHASISWA.
CENDEKIA PENDIDIKAN, [S.l.], v. 5, n. 2, p. 382-402, may 2026.
ISSN 2964-0997.
Available at: <https://unars.ac.id/ojs/index.php/cendekiapendidikan/article/view/8284>. Date accessed: 30 may 2026.
doi: https://doi.org/10.36841/cendekiapendidikan.v5i2.8284.
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