Enhancing communication and collaboration skills through discovery, cooperative and problem-based learning models in Social Studies education

This study examines the effects of Discovery Learning (DL), Cooperative Learning (CL) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) models on the enhancement of communication and collaboration skills among junior high school students in Social Studies (IPS). Acknowledging the critical role of social skill develo...

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Main Authors: Tri Zahra Ningsih, Aman Aman, Ahmad Nasrulloh, Ofianto Ofianto, Erniwati Erniwati, Zul Asri, Loso Judijanto, Firza Firza
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2331186X.2025.2500110
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description This study examines the effects of Discovery Learning (DL), Cooperative Learning (CL) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) models on the enhancement of communication and collaboration skills among junior high school students in Social Studies (IPS). Acknowledging the critical role of social skill development in contemporary education, a quasi-experimental Posttest-Only Control Group Design was implemented. The research encompassed 450 eighth-grade students from the Kerinci region, evenly distributed into three groups. Communication and collaboration skills were evaluated using validated assessments, and the data were analyzed through parametric statistical methods. The findings indicate that all three educational models significantly enhanced students’ skills, with PBL proving to be the most effective. This highlights the potential of innovative, interactive learning models to foster essential social skills required for success in a globalized environment. The results offer valuable insights for educators and policymakers, advocating for the adoption of these models to better prepare students for future societal challenges. Further research is encouraged to investigate diverse educational contexts and evaluate the long-term effects of these pedagogical strategies.
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spelling doaj-art-9eba8cd8b77e4eaeb17f7ea3dbb69dd42025-08-20T03:48:46ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Education2331-186X2025-12-0112110.1080/2331186X.2025.2500110Enhancing communication and collaboration skills through discovery, cooperative and problem-based learning models in Social Studies educationTri Zahra Ningsih0Aman Aman1Ahmad Nasrulloh2Ofianto Ofianto3Erniwati Erniwati4Zul Asri5Loso Judijanto6Firza Firza7Department of Educational Research and Evaluation, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, IndonesiaDepartment of Educational Research and Evaluation, Graduate School, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, IndonesiaDepartment of Sports Education, Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta, IndonesiaDepartment of History Education, Faculty of Social Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, IndonesiaDepartment of History Education, Faculty of Social Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, IndonesiaDepartment of History Education, Faculty of Social Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, IndonesiaIPOSS, Jakarta, IndonesiaDepartment of History Education, Faculty of Social Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, IndonesiaThis study examines the effects of Discovery Learning (DL), Cooperative Learning (CL) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) models on the enhancement of communication and collaboration skills among junior high school students in Social Studies (IPS). Acknowledging the critical role of social skill development in contemporary education, a quasi-experimental Posttest-Only Control Group Design was implemented. The research encompassed 450 eighth-grade students from the Kerinci region, evenly distributed into three groups. Communication and collaboration skills were evaluated using validated assessments, and the data were analyzed through parametric statistical methods. The findings indicate that all three educational models significantly enhanced students’ skills, with PBL proving to be the most effective. This highlights the potential of innovative, interactive learning models to foster essential social skills required for success in a globalized environment. The results offer valuable insights for educators and policymakers, advocating for the adoption of these models to better prepare students for future societal challenges. Further research is encouraged to investigate diverse educational contexts and evaluate the long-term effects of these pedagogical strategies.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2331186X.2025.2500110Collaboration skillscommunication skillscooperative learningdiscovery learningproblem-based learningTeaching & Learning
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Enhancing communication and collaboration skills through discovery, cooperative and problem-based learning models in Social Studies education
Cogent Education
Collaboration skills
communication skills
cooperative learning
discovery learning
problem-based learning
Teaching & Learning
title Enhancing communication and collaboration skills through discovery, cooperative and problem-based learning models in Social Studies education
title_full Enhancing communication and collaboration skills through discovery, cooperative and problem-based learning models in Social Studies education
title_fullStr Enhancing communication and collaboration skills through discovery, cooperative and problem-based learning models in Social Studies education
title_full_unstemmed Enhancing communication and collaboration skills through discovery, cooperative and problem-based learning models in Social Studies education
title_short Enhancing communication and collaboration skills through discovery, cooperative and problem-based learning models in Social Studies education
title_sort enhancing communication and collaboration skills through discovery cooperative and problem based learning models in social studies education
topic Collaboration skills
communication skills
cooperative learning
discovery learning
problem-based learning
Teaching & Learning
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/2331186X.2025.2500110
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