The Impact of Project-Based Learning Implementation in The Classroom: Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is one of the effective teaching practices that can be applied in Teaching and Learning (T&L). This Systematic Literature Review (SLR) research was conducted to identify the impact of the implementation of project-based learning in the classroom. The methodology of this research is to use the PRISMA systematic approach (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses). A total of 16 articles from 2014 to 2022 were selected from three databases, namely Web of Science, ResearchGate, and Google Scholar. Then, the collected articles are examined to ensure that the articles meet the focus of the research. There are three themes that can be classified in relation to the theme of previous studies on project-based learning. The themes are 1) academic achievement, 2) student interest and 3) creativity and skills. The findings from this research show that positive attitudes in project-based learning affect students' academic achievement. Therefore, teachers are encouraged to implement the project-based learning approach in teaching and learning as an alternative method for improving students' academic performance in learning in line with 21^st-century learning.