The Effect of Project-based learning Model on Student Creativity in Completing Academic Tasks in the Office Administration Education Study Program Class of 2023

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This research aims to analyze the effect of applying the Project-Based Learning (PJBL) method on student creativity in completing academic assignments in the Office Administration Education (PAP) Study Program at Universitas Negeri Jakarta. The background of this research is rooted in the need to prepare a productive and creative generation in the era of the Merdeka Curriculum, where students are encouraged to be active, independent, and innovative in completing academic assignments. This research adopts a descriptive approach with a preliminary study focusing on two main research problems: (1) to what extent students perceive the benefits of implementing Project-Based Learning in completing academic tasks, and (2) the influence of Project-Based Learning on PAP students’ creativity. The results showed that the application of the Project-Based Learning method provided significant benefits for students, especially in enhancing active engagement, independence, and critical and creative thinking skills. Practically, the results of this preliminary study can serve as a reference for further research, curriculum development, and learning strategies in higher education aimed at sustainably improving student quality and creativity.