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This is a Mixed-method survey study.

September 5, 2025Open Access

Perceptions of Students and Lecturers on Project-Based Learning in Higher Education

Key Points

Students reported a 78% improvement in problem-solving skills, but 40% faced challenges connecting theory to practice.
All lecturers adopted project-based learning, yet only 46.67% published student outcomes linked to this method.
A mixed-method survey utilized Likert-scale questionnaires and open-ended questions to gather insights from students and lecturers.
While project-based learning enhances student engagement, insufficient guidance and support limit its effective implementation.

Abstract

This study examines the perceptions of students and lecturers on Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in environmental chemistry courses at Jambi University, Indonesia, to evaluate its effectiveness and challenges. A mixed-method survey was conducted with 30 students and 30 lecturers using Likert-scale questionnaires and open-ended questions. Data were analyzed descriptively and thematically. All lecturers (100%) adopted PjBL, but only 46.67% published student outcomes. Meanwhile, 78% of students reported improved problem-solving skills, though 40% struggled with theory-practice linkages. While PjBL enhances engagement and skills, gaps in guidance (only 63.33% of lecturers provided written guidelines) and institutional support hinder optimal implementation. PjBL is effective but requires structured frameworks and resource allocation to address time constraints and material complexity in Indonesian higher education

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Khudri et al. (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb49bc6d6d5674bccff514 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.29303/jppipa.v11i8.11329

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