scholarly journals BUILDING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS THROUGH LITERARY TEXTS IN EFL CLASSES

2021 ◽  
pp. 13-23
Author(s):  
Viktoriia Osidak ◽  
Nataliia Nesterenko
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Literary Text ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Literary Texts ◽  
Practical Implementation

Background: The chapter argues that building critical thinking skills and enhancing students’ cognitive processes has become a primary goal of teaching in secondary schools. It is generally agreed that the relationship between learning and reading literature has always been very close. Also, literature is widely recognised as an effective, motivating and enjoyable facilitator for work on critical thinking skills through challenging students’ cognitive processes by means of comparing and contrasting of and differentiating between the specific events of the plot, analysing main characters, interpreting the meaning created by the author’s choice of words etc. For these reasons this chapter investigates the efficacy of literary texts in building critical thinking skills in secondary schools. Purpose: The main focus of the chapter was on designing effective and feasible critical thinking model of teaching instruction that incorporates literary text in EFL classroom to stimulate students’ cognitive processes. Results: Many methods have been suggested to teaching reading literary texts. For the purpose of this study the authors adopted personal growth model developed by Lindsay Clanfield. The model draws heavily on learners’ involvement in reading with the aim of explaining the implied message of the literary text through employing crucial critical thinking skills such as problem solving, decision making, interpretation, logical reasoning, and metacognition. The critical thinking model consists of the three stages defined as “challenge – comprehension – reflection”. Each of the defined stages focuses on utilising some of the six levels of Bloom’s taxonomy of cognitive learning objectives through activities that promote these cognitive processes. For example, to complete activities of the ‘challenge’ stage students rely heavily on their knowledge; cognitive levels of comprehension, application and synthesis are essential at the ‘comprehension’ stage; finally, at the ‘reflection’ stage students are involved in evaluation ideas of moral and social aspects discussed in the text and appraising of their acquired experience. Drawing on this conclusion, the article presents a practical implementation of the model with the focus on cognitive processes and development of critical thinking skills in teaching English through literary texts. Discussion: In further research, it is necessary to experimentally verify the effectiveness of the critical thinking model in building critical thinking skills through literary texts in EFL classes.

A Compass During the Storm: Offering Students Critical Rigor for Polarizing Times

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Andrew M. Wender ◽  
Valerie J. D’Erman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Civic Engagement ◽  
Political Science ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Objective ◽  
First Year

ABSTRACT Teaching and learning in higher education is occurring, unavoidably, within the broader civic context of today’s extraordinarily polarizing political times. We seek to help students situate themselves with respect to and, above all, thoughtfully assess others’ as well as their own perspectives on issues of profound contention, without contributing to exacerbated polarization ourselves. Specifically, we offer students in our first-year exploratory political science course a vital tool—critical rigor—for navigating but not being inundated by the storm. This article discusses our experiences in teaching the course titled, “The Worlds of Politics,” as we attempt to help students deeply engage in cognitive processes of critical thinking and analysis, without undue infringement from their own—and least of all our own—personal political biases. Our focal learning objective is the cultivation of critical-thinking skills that promote students’ drawing of distinctions between advocacy and analysis, as well as their discerning civic engagement.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND STUDENTS' LEARNING OUTCOMES IN LEARNING BIOLOGY OF MUSHROOM CONCEPT AT SMA NEGERI 4 BARABAI

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-34
Author(s):  
Norhasanah Norhasanah ◽  
Ruswaty Ruswaty ◽  
Fahmi Fahmi ◽  
Marnina Ika Putri
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Real Objects ◽  
Skills Learning ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Cognitive Learning Outcomes

Teachers as learning agents must be able to present the learning process contextually by involving the active participation of students. Some students learn best when they have the opportunity to interact with real objects through inquiry activities that will help students deepen their understanding of a concept. Inquiry learning is one that can be adapted to students' abilities, can build cognitive structures, and can motivate students to think critically. This research is classified as descriptive research. The subjects of the research were students of class X SMA Negeri 4 Barabai as many as 78 students in the 2015/2016 academic year on the mushroom group material. The research data were in the form of observations on students' critical thinking skills which were analyzed descriptively using categorical methods, namely very good (≥ 3), good (2-2.99), not good (1-1.99). While cognitive learning outcomes were obtained through tests and success was determined based on KKM = 67 with classical completeness 85%. The results showed that students' critical thinking skills were at least good, namely formulating hypotheses, designing experiments, conducting experiments, and making conclusions, while formulating problems, and analyzing data still needed improvement. Meanwhile, students' cognitive learning outcomes have not yet achieved minimal completeness. Keywords: critical thinking skills, learning outcomes, inquiry AbstrakGuru sebagai agen pembelajar harus mampu menyajikan proses pembelajaran secara kontekstual dengan melibatkan langsung peran serta siswa secara aktif. Sebagian siswa belajar dengan baik apabila mereka mendapat kesempatan berinteraksi dengan benda-benda nyata melalui aktivitas penyelidikan yang akan membantu siswa memperdalam pemahaman suatu konsep. Pembelajaran inkuiri merupakan salah satu pembelajaran yang dapat diadaptasikan dengan kemampuan siswa, dapat membangun struktur kognitif, dan dapat memotivasi siswa untuk berpikir kritis. Penelitian ini tergolong penelitian deskriptif. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas X SMA Negeri 4 Barabai sebanyak 78 siswa tahun pelajaran 2015/2016 pada materi pokmok jamur. Data hasil penelitian berupa hasil observasi terhadap keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa yang dianalisis secara deskriptif dengan menggunakan kategorikal yakni sangat baik (≥ 3), baik (2-2,99), kurang baik (1-1,99). Sedangkan hasil belajar kognitif diperoleh melalui tes dan keberhasilan ditetapkan berdasarkan KKM = 67 dengan ketuntasan klasikal ≥ 85%. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa sekurang-kurangnya sudah baik, yakni merumuskan hipotesis, merancang percobaan, melakukan percobaan, dan membuat kesimpulan, sedangkan merumuskan masalah, dan menganalisis data masih perlu perbaikan. Sedangkan hasil belajar kognitif siswa belum mencapai ketuntasan minimal. Kata kunci: keterampilan berpikir kritis, hasil belajar, inkuiri

scholarly journals Demonstration and experiment on archaebacteria and eubacteria: effectiveness for cognitive learning outcomes (CLO) based on critical thinking skill

Biosfer ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-85
Author(s):  
Muhammad Hamdani ◽  
Baskoro Adi Prayitno ◽  
Puguh Karyanto
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Thinking Skill ◽  
Critical Thinking Skill ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Experimental Learning ◽  
Cognitive Learning Outcomes

The purpose of this study was to determine differences in students' cognitive learning outcomes (CLO) using demonstration and experimental learning methods. The Clo differences are in students who have high critical thinking skills (HCTS) and low critical thinking skills (LCTS), and whether there is or not the interaction between learning methods and critical thinking towards students CLO. Hopefully, this research could strengthen existing theories and inform other teacher colleagues by using demonstration and experimentation methods in other subjects to improve the quality of a school. The study design used a 2 x 2 factorial design. The study population was students of X science class in one of the state high schools in Central Lombok, Indonesia, which amounted to 18 schools. The study sample amounted to 2 schools. In order to select the research sample, we used purposive random sampling. CLO and critical thinking skills were measured by using essay tests.esting on the validity and reliability of CLO tests and critical thinking skill showed valid and reliable results. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA with pre-test scores as covariates. The results showed that there were significant differences in CLO between students learning to use the demonstration and experimental learning method. There was a significant difference in CLO between students who have HCTS and LCTS, and there was no interaction between learning methods and critical thinking on student’s CLO. Experimental method learning is more optimal to improving student CLO when When it is applied to HCTS students rather than LCTS students on Archaebacteria and Eubacteria.

scholarly journals Perbedaan kemampuan berpikir kritis dan hasil belajar kognitif dengan model pembelajaran problem based learning berbantuan media audio visual

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Meti Herlina ◽  
Jayanti Syahfitri ◽  
Ilista Ilista
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Visual Media ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
Cognitive Learning Outcomes

Utilization of Problem Based Learning models assisted by learning media to improve critical thinking skills and cognitive learning outcomes of students have not run optimally. This study aims to determine the differences in critical thinking skills and cognitive learning outcomes of students with Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning models assisted by audio-visual media in SMA Negeri 06 Bengkulu City. The research method used was quasi-experimental with a randomized pretest-posttest control group design. The study population was students of class XI SMA Negeri 06 Bengkulu City with two sample groups namely experiment and control with 36 people each. The instrument used, namely essay question test totaling 5 questions that measure critical thinking and multiple-choice questions totaling 10 questions to measure cognitive learning outcomes. The research data analysis technique used a t-test. The results showed that there were differences in critical thinking skills and student cognitive learning outcomes. This is evident from the t-count value of critical thinking skills of 6.414 (> t-table) and cognitive learning outcomes of 5.826 (> t-table). This research concludes that there are differences in critical thinking skills and cognitive learning outcomes of students with PBL models assisted by audio-visual media.

scholarly journals Eksplorasi Kebutuhan Bahan Ajar pada Matakuliah Bioprospeksi

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 472
Author(s):  
Nelda Anasthasia Serena ◽  
Endang Suarsini ◽  
Betty Lukiati
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Preliminary Test ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Cognitive Learning Outcomes

<p><strong>Abstract:</strong> This study aims to determine the necessity of teaching materials in Bioprospection subject. This type of descriptive qualitative research with observation, questionnaire and test data collection techniques. Necessity analysis results 92% students had difficulty understanding Bioprospect material because the concept is difficult to apply (48%), complex material (24%), lack of teaching materials (20%). Students need teaching materials that are flexible, easy to understand, reliable, practical, and easy access. Preliminary test show cognitive learning outcomes score is 52, 4 (low) and critical thinking skills score is 48.2% (low). The conclusion is needed a module by research based on Problem-Based Learning that can improve critical thinking and cognitive learning outcomes of students in the Bioprospection subject.</p><strong>Abstrak:</strong> Penelitian bertujuan mengetahui kebutuhan bahan ajar pada matakuliah Bioprospeksi. Jenis penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengambilan data observasi, angket, dan tes. Hasil analisis kebutuhan, 92% mahasiswa kesulitan memahami Bioprospeksi karena sulit mengaplikasikan konsep (48%), materi kompleks (24%), kurangnya bahan ajar (20%). Mahasiswa membutuhkan bahan ajar yang fleksibel, mudah dipahami, terpercaya, praktis, dan akses informasinya mudah. Hasil tes awal menunjukkan hasil belajar kognitif dengan rerata 52, 4 (rendah) dan keterampilan berpikir kritis mahasiswa sebesar 48,2% (rendah). Simpulan penelitian dibutuhkan modul <em>Problem Based Learning</em> berdasarkan hasil penelitian untuk meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kritis dan hasil belajar kognitif mahasiswa pada matakuliah Bioprospeksi.

scholarly journals Critical Thinking Skills of Physics Education Students Through CTL-Based Fundamental Biology

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yatin Mulyono
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Experimental Method ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Fundamental Biology ◽  
Cognitive Learning Outcomes

<p class="Abstract">The aim of this research is to improve critical thinking skills and cognitive learning outcomes of Physics Education students after learning fundamental biology based on CTL Experimental method. Essay and scoring rubric of critical thinking skills were used to find out what happened to students in term of critical thinking skill of doing essay. The data of students' critical thinking skills were calculated to obtain the data of critical thinking skills of the whole class. There was an improvement of students' critical thinking skills from the initial condition to the First Meeting by 6.8% and from the First Meeting to the Second Meeting by 8.12%. Students cognitive learning outcomes of Meeting II obtained an average value of 76.82. Improvement of students’ cognitive learning outcomes from the initial conditions to the First Meeting was 10.54 and from Meeting I to Meeting II was 3.2. The objectives or target of classical learning is achieved. The results shows that CTL experimental method can improve critical thinking skills and cognitive learning outcomes of Physics Education students.</p>

scholarly journals Eksplorasi Kebutuhan Bahan Ajar pada Matakuliah Bioprospeksi

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 700
Author(s):  
Nelda Anasthasia Serena ◽  
Endang Suarsini ◽  
Betty Lukiati
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Preliminary Test ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Cognitive Learning Outcomes

<p><strong>Abstract:</strong> This study aims to determine the necessity of teaching materials in Bioprospection subject. This type of descriptive qualitative research with observation, questionnaire and test data collection techniques. Necessity analysis results 92% students had difficulty understanding Bioprospect material because the concept is difficult to apply (48%), complex material (24%), lack of teaching materials (20%). Students need teaching materials that are flexible, easy to understand, reliable, practical, and easy access. Preliminary test show cognitive learning outcomes score is 52, 4 (low) and critical thinking skills score is 48.2% (low). The conclusion is needed a module by research based on Problem-Based Learning that can improve critical thinking and cognitive learning outcomes of students in the Bioprospection subject.</p><strong>Abstrak:</strong> Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui kebutuhan bahan ajar pada matakuliah Bioprospeksi. Jenis penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengambilan data observasi, angket, dan tes. Hasil analisis kebutuhan 92% mahasiswa kesulitan memahami Bioprospeksi karena sulit mengaplikasikan konsep (48%), materi kompleks (24%), kurangnya bahan ajar (20%). Mahasiswa membutuhkan bahan ajar yang fleksibel, mudah dipahami, terpercaya, praktis, dan akses informasinya mudah. Hasil tes awal menunjukkan hasil belajar kognitif dengan rerata 52, 4 (rendah) dan keterampilan berpikir kritis mahasiswa sebesar 48,2% (rendah). Simpulan penelitian dibutuhkan modul <em>Problem Based Learning</em> berdasarkan hasil penelitian untuk meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kritis dan hasil belajar kognitif mahasiswa pada matakuliah Bioprospeksi.

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