Meta-Analysis of Integrated Learning on 21st Century Skills
Is Integrated Learning Still Relevant
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6005632 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kukuh Andri Aka (0000-0003-0275-647X), Punaji Setyosari (0000-0003-0187-9785), Endang Purwaningsih (0000-0002-3848-2530), Mardhatillah (0000-0002-4610-1531) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 625-643 |
| Publication date | 2025-04-07 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Journal of Educational Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1474-9041 • E-ISSN: 2165-8714 |
| Publisher | Eurasian Society of Educational Research (PUBLISHER • NL) |
| DOI | 10.12973/eu-jer.14.2.625 |
| OpenAlex | W4409211664 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 57 |
Integrated learning has emerged as an approach to developing critical thinking and creativity skills. This meta-analysis synthesizes the effects of integrated learning on critical thinking and creativity, drawing from experimental studies published over the past decade. This study addresses the research question: What are the impacts and factors influencing integrated learning on students' critical thinking skills and creativity compared to conventional learning over the past decade? In the database, 403 articles were obtained, which were then supplemented by seven articles from manual searches, so that there were a total of 410 articles. After a strict inclusion process, 8 articles were selected for analysis. The inter-rater reliability test using Cohen's Kappa coefficient produced a value of 0.78, which indicates a substantial level of agreement. The analysis includes data from 497 participants for critical thinking and 266 for creativity. Heterogeneity in critical thinking skill data was 96%, and in creative skills, it was 86%; then, a subgroup analysis of education level was carried out to find out where the high heterogeneity was. The results show a significant positive effect of integrated learning, with an SMD of 1.48 (p = .004) for critical thinking and 1.60 (p = .0001) for creativity. Funnel plots and Egger's regression tests indicate no risk of publication bias. In addition, this study also synthesized the causal factors of how integrated learning affects critical thinking skills and creativity. Further research is recommended to explore its long-term impact and implementation strategies in various educational settings
Integrated learning · Mathematics education · Computer Science · Education and Critical Thinking Development · Education Practices and Evaluation · Engineering · Psychology · Technology-Enhanced Education Studies
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| Highly cited | No |