Understanding and applying of physical education teachers regarding the project based learning model and 4C skills

Abstract

Introduction: 21st century is an important century to equip students in learning and innovating. Objective: identify how physical education teachers implement and understand the PjBL learning model and 4C skills. Methodology: quantitative research with a descriptive approach. The subjects of this study were 35 physical education teachers. Data collection was through structured questionnaires and unstructured questionnaires. Results: most physical education teachers in East Java still have difficulty in implementing PjBL learning and 4C skills. 40% of teachers rarely apply PjBL in learning, 14.3% do not understand the concept, 34.3% of teachers have not integrated 4C skills, 22.9% do not understand 4C skills, 57.2% of teachers have not applied the PjBL model to big ball games, and 51.5% have not integrated 4C skills in the learning process. Discussion: although most physical education teachers understand the PjBL model and 4C skills, their implementation is still limited. Teachers face difficulties in applying the 4C and PjBL concepts effectively, which affects students' ability to develop creative, collaborative, and critical thinking skills. Conclusions: need to improve the understanding and application of the PjBL model and 4C skills in physical education to support the development of students' cognitive and skills as a whole.