The Compulsory Curriculum Subjects Can Increase Students' Creativity and Interest in Learning

Abstract

Courses that cover a variety of basic disciplines such as English and Indonesian often have difficulty maintaining student interest and involvement. Traditional learning methods which tend to be one-way and lecture-based are less effective in developing students' creativity and interest in learning. The compulsory curriculum subjects learning model offers an innovative solution by providing a more interactive and applicable learning experience. This method emphasizes contextual, collaborative and problem-based learning through relevant real projects, which is expected to increase students' active involvement as well as their critical and creative thinking skills. This research uses mixed methods to evaluate the effectiveness of this model. Quantitative data was collected through surveys and questionnaires, while qualitative data was obtained through in-depth interviews and observations. The research focuses on 4th semester students of the A1 Management Study Program at Bina Insan University who were randomly selected. The research results show a significant increase in student interest in learning and creativity after implementing the show-case team based project model. The interest in learning score increased from 3.2 to 4.1, and the creativity score increased from 3.0 to 4.0. Positive perceptions from students and lecturers show that this model is more effective than traditional methods in increasing learning engagement and motivation. However, implementing this model faces challenges such as the need for greater time and resources and the need for additional training for lecturers. The proposed solutions include effective time management, ongoing training for lecturers, and curriculum adjustments to support the implementation of this model.