The Role of Collaborative Learning and Project Based Learning to Increase Students’ Cognitive Levels in Science Literacy

Abstract

Many studies have applied the Project-based learning method; many have also used collaborative learning in teaching-learning activities to increase students' skills. However, no study has yet combined collaborative learning with the project-based learning methods in a classroom to see if this method can increase student's cognitive levels and skills in literacy. This article seeks to discuss the application of collaborative learning by using project-based learning methods to increase students' thinking levels. The methodology that we use in this study is phenomenological study. The participants were teachers and students in MAS (Islamic Private Senior High School) Alkhairaat Kp. Jawa Tondano, Minahasa, North Sulawesi. Our research shows many students benefited positively through this method; however, we also found that some students with certain characteristics had bad experiences. Furthermore, this article presents the participants' problems and solutions when they have applied this combination approach in teaching-learning activities.