Rahmawati Darussyamsu, Lufri Lufri, Yuni Ahda, Syakirah Samsudin, Muhammad Kristiawan
This study aims to develop an innovative project-based learning (PBL) that fits the purpose of fostering critical and creative thinking skills (CCTS). The innovations were made to the PBL’s syntax and referred to as RAHMA which stood for (1) Recognize the problem. (2) Analyze the problem. (3) Handle a project. (4) Monitor the progress. (5) Assess the result. Attempts were made to make the model valid and practical, capable of improving pre-service biology teachers’ (PSBTs’) CCTS and fitting the purpose of a pedagogical course. This study used Plomp’s research and development model which consisted of three stages: preliminary research, prototyping phase, and assessment phase. The results indicated that the PBL with RAHMA syntax was highly valid and practical. Furthermore, the instruments used to measure the CCTS were also highly valid. In conclusion, PBL with RAHMA syntax and its supporting tools are valid to enhance PSBTs’ CCTS. The implication highlights the necessity of using this learning model in the pedagogical courses that focus on designing products in teamwork. © 2025 Conscientia Beam. All Rights Reserved.
Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia; Biology Department, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia; Biology Department, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia; Educational Administration Department, Faculty of Education, Universitas Bengkulu, Indonesia
