scholarly journals Training Mathematics Teachers for Developing Critical Thinking Skills in VIGrade Pupils

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 186-195
Author(s):  
Ovidiu BĂDESCU ◽  
Cristian STAN
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Basic Competencies ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
Technological World ◽  
Alternative Solutions

Abstract: Critical thinking and creativity along with problem-solving skills have become basic competencies in an increasingly complex and technological world, in which an individual needs to be able to process information in a critical way, find alternative solutions, analyse complex problems, and formulate innovative solutions. As teachers, we train the children for occupations that have not been invented yet – an aspect that thus becomes clear is that it is no longer sufficient for the young students to perfectly execute given tasks, but they need to be able to solve new problems. To achieve this, they need to be able to consider the problem from multiple angles, to weight alternatives, to look critically at what needs to be solved, and to make well-thought and well-argued decisions. With this perspective in mind, developing such skills in pupils should be an essential goal for the teachers. Yet, unfortunately, training teachers for developing critical thinking skills in pupils comes short, in the Romanian educational system. This article presents the results of a traning course whose goal was to prepare mathematics schoolteachers to teach mathematics based on questioning and discovery, to help develop pupils’ crticical thinking skills. Analyzing the short- and long-term impact of our training course confirms the results obtained in OECD (2019) studies, namely that once teachers have been qualified to work in this way, they become more open to acting differently to stimulate the developing of critical thinking and creative skills in pupils.

scholarly journals Problem Based Learning Learning Model improve Critical Thinking Ability

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Deviana Yulianti
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Ability ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
Learning Guide

<p><em>The demands of the 2013 curriculum ideally are that learning is able to develop 4C skills, one of which is critical thinking and problem-solving skills (Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills), namely being able to think critically, laterally, and systematically, especially in the context of problem solving. In fact, students' critical thinking skills have not been maximally developed, especially in elementary schools. The learning process in elementary schools currently requires problem-based learning that requires students to actively carry out investigations in solving problems and the teacher acting as a facilitator or learning guide will be able to shape the ability of students to think critically. The purpose of this research is to describe the concept of Problem Based Learning (PBL), the concept of critical thinking ability, and the relationship between Problem Based Learning (PBL) and critical thinking ability. The results of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model improve critical thinking ability.</em></p>

scholarly journals The Validity of Teaching Materials using POE Model to Increase the Student’sxCriticalxThinking Skills inxJuniorxHigh School on the Pressure Topic

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1403-1409
Author(s):  
Maria Nur Ulfa ◽  
Suyatno Sutoyo ◽  
Tjipto Prastowo
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Materials Development ◽  
Concept Mastery ◽  
Alternative Solutions

This research aims to produce the valid teaching materials. The teaching materials are developed using POE model to increase students’ critical thinking skills in junior high school on pressure topic. The teaching materials developed consist of the lesson plan, student worksheet, student book, the critical thinking skills test, and concept mastery test. The five indicators of critical thinking skills measured in this study are providing simple explanations, the ability to give reasons, make conclusions, make and determine the results of considerations based on the application of facts, and choose alternative solutions. Model of teaching materials development usedthis research is 4D model. Validityxdataxwere obtainedxfrom thexvalidationxbyxexperts usingxthexvalidityxinstrument. Thevvdatavvobtainedvvwerevvanalyzed descriptively quantitatively basedxonxthe validity criteriaxof teaching materials. Basedxonxthe assessmentxofxthreexvalidators, the developedxteachingxmaterials had very valid category.

scholarly journals Reflection method used in clinical practices in nursing students effects on problem solving skillsHemşirelik öğrencilerinde klinik uygulamalarda kullanılan reflekşın yönteminin problem çözme becerisine etkisi

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 4931
Author(s):  
Fatma Tanrıkulu ◽  
Funda Erol ◽  
Yurdanur Dikmen
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Clinical Application ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Clinical Environment ◽  
Reflection Method ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Problem Solving Skills

Aim: This study was conducted to observe the efficiency of the reflection method used in clinical practices in nursing students and the examination of the effects and problem solving skills.Method: The samples of this study consist of 50 freshmen students of Sakarya University Nursery Department.  The data were collected with the Evaluation Form on the Students’ Perception Related to the Reflection Method. In the analysis of the data, number, percentage, standard deviation, and t test in related groups were applied.Results: A large portion of the students (76.0%) stated that with the application of this method on clinical application, they found the opportunity to evaluate themselves in different perspectives, 78.0% stated this method was helpful on reviewing their positive or negative experiences in the clinical application fields and application of this method positively developed the critical thinking skills in the process of patient care. 74% of the students stated that, the reflection application should be carried out with the accompaniment of the educators and for the situation to be analyzed correctly in the reflection application, they required assistance from the educators. The PSI points average was determined difference to statistically meaningless.Conclusion: According to the results of the study, it was determined reflection application on clinical application of nursery students has a positive effect on the students’ self-awareness, in the development of critical thinking skills, also the realization of the problems the students face with in the clinical environment by the students and their explanations on experiences with solving these problems, however the reflection method does not effect their problem solving skills. ÖzetAmaç: Bu araştırma hemşirelik öğrencilerinde klinik uygulamalarda kullanılan reflekşın yönteminin problem çözme becerisine etkisini incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır.Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu araştırmanın örneklemini Sakarya Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Bölümü birinci sınıfta öğrenim gören 50 öğrenci oluşturmuştur. Veriler “Reflekşın Yöntemine İlişkin Öğrencilerin Algılarını Değerlendirme Formu” ile “Problem Çözme Envanteri (PÇE)” kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde sayı, yüzde, ortalama, standart sapma ve bağımlı gruplarda t testi kullanılmıştır.Bulgular: Öğrencilerin büyük bölümü (%76.0) klinik uygulamada bu yöntemin kullanılması ile kendilerini farklı açılardan değerlendirme fırsatı bulduklarını, %78’i bu yöntemin klinik uygulama alanlarında olumlu ya da olumsuz deneyimlerini gözden geçirmelerine yardımcı olduğunu ve hasta bakımı sürecinde eleştirel düşünme becerilerini olumlu olarak geliştirdiğini belirtmiştir. Öğrencilerin %74’ü reflekşın uygulamasının eğitimciler eşliğinde yapılması gerektiğini ve reflekşın uygulamasında durumun doğru analiz edilebilmesi için eğitimcilerin desteğine ihtiyaç duyduğunu belirtmiştir. Ancak öğrencilerin PÇE puan ortalamaları arasındaki farkın istatistiksel olarak anlamlı olmadığı saptanmıştır (p>0,05).Sonuç: Sonuç olarak, hemşirelik öğrencilerinde klinik uygulama eğitiminde reflekşın yönteminin; öğrencilerin kendini tanımasına, eleştirel düşünme becerilerinin artmasına, ayrıca öğrencilerin klinik ortamda yaşadıkları sorunları fark etmelerine ve bu sorunları nasıl çözümleyeceklerine yönelik deneyimlerini açıklamasına olumlu katkı sağlamıştır. Ancak öğrencilerin problem çözme becerilerini etkilemediği saptanmıştır.

scholarly journals Teaching Managing Sustainability to Non-business Undergraduates

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Nancy A. Hubbard
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Sustainable Management ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Business Majors ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Transformational Education ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Business Undergraduates

This paper reviews the challenges and opportunities facing business and environmental management education while outlining pedagogies recommended for creating an environment which encourages transformational education. This approach, deemed ‘fluidity teaching’ is used to teach managing sustainability to non-business majors with the objective of promoting critical thinking and heightened problem solving skills. The course positively impacted student’s awareness of sustainable management complexities and solutions. Techniques utilized help students gain ownership of their learning process and knowledge gathering thus allowing them to make multidisciplinary linkages and offer complex suggestions across boundaries. Finally, students’ assessments indicated they felt they developed critical thinking skills which lead to rich discussions and ‘thinking for themselves’ in determining viable solutions in sustainability issues.

scholarly journals Learning Model Jurisprudential Inquiry to Improve Critical Thinking of MTs N 1 Situbondo Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (8) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Lailatul Badriyah ◽  
Warsono Warsono ◽  
Ali Haidar
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Inquiry Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Alternative Solutions

The Jurisprudential Inquiry learning model is a learning model in its application facilitating learners to be sensitive to social problems, take a position on the problem, and maintain that position / attitude with relevant and valid arguments so as to improve students' critical thinking skills. Critical thinking in this research refers to five indicators, namely the ability to form conclusions, formulate questions, uncover problems, formulate alternative solutions. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Jurisprudential Inquiry learning model on critical thinking skills of MTs N 1 Situbondo students. This study uses experimental research design with the form of Quasi-Experimental Design with the type of pretest posttest control group design. The sample in this study was class VIII G numbering 22 students and VIII H a number of 24 students with purposive sampling sampling technique. The technique of collecting data uses test questions with the description form. The data analysis technique in this study is to use the independent sample t-test. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant influence on the use of the Jurisprudential Inquiry learning model on students' critical thinking with indicators formulating conclusions, formulating questions, expressing problems and providing alternative solutions. The results of the hypothesis test show tcount 3.362 and ttable with a significance level (5%) 0.05, degree of freedom (db) = (n-2) then obtained t(0.05) (44) table = 2.015. The results of tcount>ttable,which shows the results of 3.362> 2.015. As for the significance level of 5% (0.05) has a significance value α> 0.05, i.e. (2-tailed) 0.694> 0.05., it can be concluded that thelearning model is Jurisprudential Inquiry more influential than themodel Problem Solving on the critical thinking ability of students on the material emergence of national organizations and the growing spirit of nationalism.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF SKILL CRITICAL THINKING STUDENTS ON LEARNING MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM 2013 CLASS V SDN 59 PEKANBARU

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 965
Author(s):  
Cindy Rahmadani Putri
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Mathematics Curriculum ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Class V ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Alternative Solutions

Critical thinking skills are very important owned, because having critical thinking skills can help us think logically in overcoming the problems we face and looking for and developing alternative solutions to those problems.This study aims to identify and describe student’s critical thinking skills in mathematics learning curriculum 2013 class V SDN 59 Pekanbaru. This research was conducted on January 22, 2020. Research subjects totaled 35 students consisting of 19 male students and 16 female students. This type of research is qualitative research. Data collection instruments in the form of test questions consisting of 5 essay questions and interview guidelines conducted on several students. The results showed 60% in the very low category, 27.5% in the low category, 8.5% in the medium category, and 2.8 in the high and very high categories. Based on the result of data analysis, it can be concluded that the critical thinking skills of studnts in learning mathematics in curriculum 2013 class V SDN 59 Pekanbaru are in the very low category.

Technology-Enhanced Classroom to Enhance Critical Thinking Skills

2019 ◽  
pp. 225-244
Author(s):  
Alice Omariba
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Digital Workplace ◽  
Student Groups ◽  
Technological Tools ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Impact

This chapter describes how the impact of digital technology can now be felt in all spheres of life leading to global competition especially in education. The vision for technology-enhanced classrooms is one in which student groups work on long-term, multidisciplinary projects involving challenging content that is interesting and important to them with the support of technological tools for collecting, analyzing, displaying and communicating information. In the face of severe social and economic challenges, many developing countries are struggling to overcome barriers to the integration of digital tools in education to help students develop high-order skills and global competences for life and work. This chapter is intended to further discussions on incorporating technologies into instruction in order to bridge the gap between critical thinking skills and digital tools, and helping learners to become globally competent at the digital workplace.

Developing Students’ Critical Thinking Skills Using the Field Laboratory for Geography Education (Case Study on Mount Galunggung, Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia)

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 2636-2643
Author(s):  
Ruli As’ari Et.al
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Function Analysis ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Community Services ◽  
Geography Education ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Space Environment ◽  
Field Function ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Field Laboratory

Purpose of the study: This study aimed to analyze the needs of the field laboratory for geography education which functions as an outdoor learning medium. Methodology: The method applied in this study was descriptive qualitative research using three stages, namely preliminary needs analysis studies, field analysis studies through observation and satellite image overlay, and field function analysis for learning purposes. Main Findings: The results indicated that the open space (environment) can function as a laboratory that can be used for teaching and learning, research, and community services. In addition, critical thinking skills that can be developed in the field laboratory for geography education included analytical skills, synthetical skills, identifying and problem-solving skills, concluding skills, and evaluating or assessing skills. Applications of this study: This study provides geography teachers with information to develop a field laboratory as a learning resource. Novelty: There are very few studies that examine field laboratories, whereas field laboratories are indispensable to develop students’ critical thinking skills.

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