Implementation of Project Based Learning to Enhance Creativity in Elementary School Students

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The development of 21st-century education requires elementary schools to equip students with creative, critical, collaborative, and communicative thinking skills. Creativity is a crucial skill that must be developed early through learning strategies that provide space for students to experiment, explore, and produce tangible products. One effective approach is Project-Based Learning (PJBL), which places students at the center of learning and teachers as facilitators, emphasizing ongoing investigation, collaboration, and reflection. The purpose of this article is to analyze and describe the implementation of PJBL in enhancing elementary school students' creativity and to identify factors influencing its effectiveness. The method used is a literature review, examining scientific research, national and international journals, proceedings, and credible academic sources published between 2021 and 2025. The analysis is conducted through categorization, comparison, and synthesis of research findings to gain a comprehensive understanding of the concept, implementation strategies, and impacts on creativity, as well as challenges and necessary support. The analysis results show that PJBL significantly improves students' creativity, including fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration, through contextual, relevant, and challenging projects. PJBL also contributes to the development of collaborative skills, communication, and students' learning motivation. Despite facing obstacles such as limited facilities, time, and teacher competence, appropriate implementation strategies, school policy support, and ongoing training can optimize the effectiveness of this model. Overall, PJBL has proven to be a learning approach capable of stimulating creativity and 21st-century skills in elementary school students.