OPTIMALISASI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN INOVATIF BERBASIS MASALAH UNTUK PENGUATAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP SAINS SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR
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https://doi.org/10.23969/jp.v11i02.52650Keywords:
problem based learning, science learning, conceptual understanding, elementary schoolAbstract
Science learning in elementary schools plays an important role in developing stu
dents’ conceptual understanding and scientific thinking skills from an early age.
However, in practice, science learning is still often dominated by conventional
teacher-centered methods that are less effective in developing students’ concep
tual understanding. Therefore, innovative learning models are needed to encour
age students’ active involvement in the learning process. This study aims to ana
lyze the optimization of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model in strengthening
elementary school students’ understanding of science concepts through a litera
ture review approach. The research method used in this study is a Systematic Lit
erature Review (SLR) by analyzing various national and international journal arti
cles published between 2020 and 2026. The literature search was conducted
through several academic databases such as Google Scholar, ERIC, and Science
Direct using keywords relevant to the research topic. The results of the review in
dicate that the implementation of Problem Based Learning can improve students’
conceptual understanding of science, critical thinking skills, and learning motiva
tion. In addition, the optimization of PBL implementation can be achieved through
the use of contextual problems, effective group discussions, and the utilization of
various learning media. Therefore, Problem Based Learning can serve as an ef
fective alternative learning model to improve the quality of science learning in ele
mentary schools.
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