Integrating religious values into project-based learning to improve students’ politeness in Pancasila education: action research

Budiman Budiman; Isnarmi Moes; Junaidi Indrawadi; Fatmariza Fatmariza

doi:10.32698/04082

Integrating religious values into project-based learning to improve students’ politeness in Pancasila education: action research

Budiman Budiman⁽¹⁾, Isnarmi Moes⁽²⁾, Junaidi Indrawadi⁽³⁾, Fatmariza Fatmariza⁽⁴⁾,
(1) Universitas Negeri Padang

Indonesia
(2) Universitas Negeri Padang

Indonesia
(3) Universitas Negeri Padang

Indonesia
(4) Universitas Negeri Padang

Indonesia

Corresponding Author

DOI : https://doi.org/10.32698/04082

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Abstract

Purpose: This study examined the implementation of religiously integrated Project-Based Learning (PjBL) to improve students’ politeness in Pancasila Education. Methods: Classroom Action Research was conducted with 18 vocational high school students across two cycles involving planning, action, observation, and reflection. Data were collected through observations, interviews, field notes, and documentation and analyzed using qualitative and quantitative descriptive approaches. Results: Students’ mean politeness scores increased from 1.70 at baseline to 2.06 in Cycle I and 3.11 in Cycle II. Improvements were observed across nine behavioral indicators, particularly respectful communication, interpersonal courtesy, and appreciation of differences. Instructional refinements strengthened students’ engagement and behavioral consistency. Conclusions: Religiously integrated PjBL supported improvements in students’ politeness by connecting moral principles with authentic collaborative experiences. This approach offers a contextual strategy for strengthening character education and civic responsibility in vocational secondary schools through reflective and participatory learning practices

Keywords

Project-Based Learning; Religious Values; Politeness; Pancasila Education; Classroom Action Research

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