scholarly journals Blended-Problem-Based Learning: How its impact on students' critical thinking skills?

Author(s):  
Marheny Lukitasari ◽  
Indah Purnamasari ◽  
Sri Utami ◽  
Akhmad Sukri

Critical thinking skills are one of the four main competencies that must be empowered in the 21st-century learning. This study aimed to describe students' critical thinking skills through the application of blended-problem-based learning (PBL) in the Cell Biology course. The data sources of this research were 28 students who were taking Cell Biology Course in Department of Biology Education, Universitas PGRI Madiun. The research instruments used were 1) observation sheet, 2) interview guidelines, and 3) critical thinking skills test. The study was designed by applying blended-PBL on 12 topics. The data analysis was performed in descriptive qualitative. The results showed that the application of blended-PBL was able to train students to improve their critical thinking skills in term of how to answer the test given. However, further studies need to be done with a wider number of samples and material scope to get more comprehensive information.

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Shofwan Ridho ◽  
Sri Wardani ◽  
Sigit Saptono

The challenge of education entering the 21st century in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0 is expected to get graduates who are competent in utilizing ICT but also competent in developing critical thinking skills. This research aims to develop digital book based on local wisdom to improve critical thinking skills. This research includes Research and Development (R&D) research using ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) models. Data analysis techniques used in this study include descriptive data analysis related to the validity and response of users, while to determine the effectiveness of the product used the N-gain test. The results show (1) the developed digital book has valid criteria regarding aspects of the material, presentation, and language (2) students and teachers provide responses to the local wisdom digital book used in learning with response criteria strongly agree (3) assessment results Students' critical thinking skills show improvement with high N-Gain grades. The developed local wisdom digital book is suitable to be used as an alternative source of learning additive material in natural science learning in the face of the 21st century and the industrial revolution 4.0.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Muflichatu Nur Fita ◽  
Budi Jatmiko ◽  
Elok Sudibyo

The purpose of this research was to see how effective the Problem Based Learning (PBL) based Socioscientific Issues (SSI) is at improving critical thinking skills. The sample used was grade seven in SMPN 4 Lamongan with 2 classes and each class contains 15 students. The design of the learning materials trial used  One-Group pre-test post-test design. Tests of critical thinking skills and student answer sheets were used to collect data. Techniques of data analysis used N-gain, paired t-test, and independent t-test. The result of this research is as follows: The effectiveness in terms of the critical thinking skills test the category increase is high, there is a significant difference between the test before and after learning with PBL based SSI and there is no difference N-gain in the two group classes and students' responses are classified as very good. Based on data analysis, it can be concluded that PBL with SSI is effective to improve critical thinking skills. The implications of this study are PBL-based SSI has the potential to be an innovative solution and alternative for improving critical thinking skills.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melania Priska ◽  
Agnes Pendy ◽  
Natalia Peni ◽  
Ludovicus Carvallo

Solution material is one of the materials that requires a student's level of understanding at the critical thinking level. Critical thinking skills train students to learn to find and solve problems using scientific methods based on real experiences encountered and experienced directly. To be able to find the concept of knowledge based on existing realities, an appropriate learning model is needed, namely a problem-based learning model. This study aims to determine students' critical thinking skills. The type and design of this research is development research with a nonequivalent control group design. The samples of this research were students of semester 2, Biology Education Study Program, University of Flores. This research was conducted from April-June 2020. Data were collected using the critical thinking ability test technique of students in the chemical solution subject, followed by processing and analyzing data using the prerequisite analysis test in the form of normality test, homogeneity test, and t-test. The data analysis shows the significance value of the normality and homogeneity test, namely α> 0.05, while for the t-test α <0.05. From these results prove that problem-based learning can improve students' critical thinking skills in chemistry subject matter solution


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (02) ◽  
pp. 88-100
Author(s):  
M. Habib Husnial Pardi M. Habib Husnial Pardi ◽  
Khafifaturrahmi Khafifaturrahmi

This study aims to determine the effect of the Problem based learning model on students' critical thinking skills at MTs Ittihadul Bayan. The research method used is an experiment with a quasi-experimental design, namely a nonequivalent control group design. Sampling was taken by purposive sampling with a sample of 20 students for the control class and 24 students for the experimental class. The data collection technique used a test technique with a test instrument in the form of a description. The hypothesis in this study is that there is an effect of the Problem based Learning model on students' critical thinking skills in MTs. Ittihadul Bayan. The data analysis used is the t test, from the two groups the t count value is 2.897 with a df of 42 and a significance level of 5% so that the t table value is 1.681 so 2.897 > 1.681. With the results of the data analysis, the hypothesis proposed in this study is Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected, this shows that there is an effect of the Problem based Learning model on students' critical thinking skills in MTs Ittihadul Bayan.


2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 1142-1151
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Ibrahim ◽  
Nurul Akmal ◽  
Marwan Marwan

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of problem-based teaching and learning models to increase learning achievement and the relationship with students' critical thinking skills. This study used an experimental method with a design pretest-posttest control group.  The population in this study were all semester four students of the Biology Education Department. Analysis of experimental data to measure the achievement of student learning outcomes with t-test and critical thinking skills using percentage description analysis, using statistical computer software programs. The research results show an increase in learning achievement, with an average N-gain for problem-based learning units is 70.9 (moderate) and 57.93 (moderate) for conventional classes. The t-test results show that the t-count value is 3.61 and the t-table is 1.991, so t-count t-table. The conclusion is that there are differences in learning outcomes in implementing problem-based teaching and learning models to increase learning outcomes with critical thinking skills of four at the Private University of Aceh Province, Indonesia.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
I Made Kartika ◽  
Putu Ronny Angga Mahendra ◽  
Viane Awa

The problem at SMK Dwijendra Denpasar in PPKn is that students are less active in critical thinking and less active in expressing opinions. The success in PPKn learning lies in the use of the learning model. The problem-based learning model has specifications that can train students to actively think critically in solving problems, and dare to express opinions. The purpose of this research is to determine the application of problem-based learning models to improve students 'critical thinking skills in PPKn subjects and to find out the obstacles in applying problem- based learning models to improve students' critical thinking skills in PPKn subjects. This research uses descriptive qualitative method. The research location is at SMK Dwijendra Denpasar. Observation data collection techniques, and documentation. Data analysis was performed using an interactive data analysis model that was carried out through the process of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions / verification. The results of the study showed that the application of problem-based learning model based on problems to improve students' critical thinking skills in Pancasila and civics education subjects had been implemented in accordance with the learning implementation plan. The application of problem-based learning models to improve students 'critical thinking skills improves students' critical thinking skills, increases student learning activities, and increases responsibility attitudes. Obstacles in the application of the based learning model are less learning time, less education to be a good facilitator at the group guidance stage, and to students who are less active in group discussions. The suggestion that can be given is that the school needs to conduct socialization so that it is more optimal for the application of problem-based learning models, for teachers to be more able to increase creativity in the use of learning models, to be more efficient in the time available during the teaching and learning process, as well as during the learning process. actively guiding students in group discussions.


Author(s):  
Nadia Sagita ◽  

Critical thinking should be given to students as they age in the 21st century. The continued impact of perception shows that there are still many students who do not have the option to overcome their thinking, speaking, and logic skills. Observation results show that many students have not been able to utilize their intellectual ability to think critically. Furthermore, the evaluation questions that have been given by the teacher are not analyticalin nature, resulting in not triggering students to think critically. Problem Based Learning (PBL) is a model of learning that is suitable for stimulatingstudents' critical thinking. The purpose of this research that produces the E-module -based PBL valid, p practical and i effective. Type researchis development research. The Plomp model is the applied model. The results of the study resulted in the level of validity of the PBL -based E-module which was 89.10% (very valid). The results of the practicality level of teachers are 94.17% (very practical) and the level of practicality by students is 86.47% (very practical). The results of the PBL -based E-module effectiveness test show that the PBL -based E-module is very effective. Thus, the conclusion is that the PBL -based E-module that has been developed is very valid, very practical, and very effective.


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Didimus Tanah Boleng ◽  
Elsje Theodora Maasawet

One of the factors lead to the low critical thingking skill is the implementation of teacher center learning. The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of the implementation of Problem-based Learning integrated with Cooperative Script to students’ critical thinking skills. This quasi-experimental research was done in senior high schools of Samarinda, Indonesia. The design used in this research was nonequivalent pretest - posttest control group design. The sample was the class XI  students of natural science. The treatment was done in the odd semester in 2016/2017 academic year. The data analysis used was independent-samples t-test (α = 0.05). The results of the data analysis showed that the tvalue (16.57) > ttable (2.00). The mean value of students’ critical thinking skills in the experimental group was 77.28 which means 62% higher than those who were in the control group (47.60). Thus, it can be concluded that the implementation of Problem-based Learning integrated with Cooperative Script gives the significant effect to the students' critical thinking skills.


2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 2465
Author(s):  
Ihsan Ihsan

Critical thinking skills are very necessary and very useful for students to complete learning tasks and solve problems of daily life. In addition, critical thinking skills can stimulate student intelligence, and therefore need to be sharpened from an early age. This study aims to determine the effect of applying the problem based learning model to improve students' critical thinking skills. This study uses a quantitative approach of the type pre-experimental design, with one-group pretest - posttest design. Subjects used in class X IPS SMA N 1 Suralaga totaled 34 students. Data collection techniques used multiple choice and essay tests on critical thinking skills.Data analysis using t test. Obtained the results of data analysis, the value of sig α = 0,000 < 0.05 proves that there is a significant influence on the application of the problem based learning model to the improvement of students' critical thinking skills.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-155
Author(s):  
Ike Yanuarti Soima ◽  
Miftahus Surur ◽  
Yesi Puspitasari

This study aims to determine whether there is an increase in students' critical thinking skills after the implementation of the PBL (Problem Based Learning) Learning Model Assisted by Video Media in the class X sociology subject at MA Sarji Ar-Rasyid. The method used is Classroom Action Research using a spiral schema model from Hopkins using four phases, namely planning, action, observation, reflection. Methods of collecting data using observation methods, interview methods, documentation methods and test methods. The data analysis technique in this study used qualitative data analysis and descriptive statistical data analysis. The results of the study show that there is an increase in students' critical thinking skills after the implementation of this learning model, this is evidenced by the acquisition of the percentage of critical thinking indicators in the 1st cycle of the 1st meeting by 34% (Low) and 43% (Low) at the 2nd meeting. about 9%. And in the second cycle of the 1st meeting, the percentage of critical thinking indicators increased by 73% (Medium) and 84% (High) at the 2nd meeting or increased by 11% in the High category. Abstrak Penelitian ini mempunyai tujuan untuk mengetahui apakah ada peningkatan kemampuan berfikir kritis peserta didik setelah diterapkan Model Pembelajaran PBL (Problem Based Learning) Berbantuan Media Video pada mata pelajaran sosiologi kelas X di MA Sarji Ar-Rasyid. Metode yang digunakan yaitu Penelitian Tindakan Kelas dengan menggunakan model skema spiral dari Hopkins dengan menggunakan empat fase yaitu perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, refleksi. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan metode observasi, metode wawancara, metode dokumentasi dan metode tes. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis data kualitatif dan analisis data statistik deskriptif. Hasil penilitian menunjukkan bahwa ada peningkatan kemampuan berfikir kritis peserta didik setelah diterapkannya model pembelajaran ini, hal ini dibuktikan dengan perolehan persentase indikator berfikir kritis pada siklus 1 pertemuan ke-1 sebesar 34%(Rendah) dan 43% (Rendah) pada pertemuan ke 2 meningkat sekitar 9%. Dan pada siklus 2 pertemuan ke-1 persentase indikator berfikir kritis meningkat sebesar 73% (Sedang) dan 84% (Tinggi) pada pertemuan ke-2 atau mengalami peningkatan sebesar 11% dengan kategori Tinggi. Kata Kunci : Problem Based Learning, Kemampuan Berfikir Kritis, Penelitian Tindakan Kelas


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