scholarly journals Misinformation as a Starting Point for Critical Thinking

10.28945/2676 ◽  
2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
David A Banks
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Potential Problem ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Educational Benefit ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Media ◽  
Ambiguous Data ◽  
The Web

The media generally, and the web in particular, offers learners access to increasingly large amounts of data. Some of this will be verifiable, some will be inaccurate or out of date and some will be either accidentally or deliberately untrue. Failure by students to recognise the existence of misinformation, deliberate or accidental, will lead to the uncritical use of web-sources materials with consequential impact on the value and quality of the work produced. This paper suggests that this potential problem can be turned into an educational benefit by highlighting the problem by stressing the need for students to enhance their critical thinking skills in ambiguous data and information environments.

scholarly journals Development of Physics Edutainment Website to Improve Students’ Critical Thinking Skills During the Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-22
Author(s):  
Sania Salsabila ◽  
Abd. Kholiq
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Validity Data ◽  
Physics Learning ◽  
The World ◽  
The Media ◽  
Is Development

During the Covid-19 pandemic that swept the world including Indonesia, and to improve students' critical thinking skills, it is necessary to have supporting media in the learning process as an edutainment website. This study intends to determine the validity of the edutainment website developed in physics lessons to improve student's critical thinking skills. The research method used is development research with the DDD-E model. This research was only limited to media development, and no practicality and effectiveness tests were carried out. In this study, the validity data were obtained from the results of validation by expert and were analyzed by descriptive quantitative using the category of Likert scale percentage. If the percentage of each aspect is ≥ 61%, then the edutainment website developed can be declared valid. The results of this study are the percentage of validity in the learning aspect of 90.30%, the material aspect of 90.56%, the media aspect of 88.65%, and the critical thinking aspect of 84.70%. Based on this, it can be concluded that the edutainment website is very valid so that it can be used as a physics learning media to improve students' critical thinking skills. The edutainment website can be an alternative learning media by utilizing information technology and hopefully in further research, it can apply edutainment website and perform practicality and effectiveness tests for learning both in class and distance learning

scholarly journals Developing Guided Discovery Learning-Based Neurodroid Learning Media for Critical Thinking Skills

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-264
Author(s):  
Amelia Lestari ◽  
Elsa Lisanti ◽  
Rizhal Hendi Ristanto
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Discovery Learning ◽  
Ion Pump ◽  
Guided Discovery ◽  
The Media ◽  
Biology Learning

This study aimed to develop guided discovery learning-based android learning media to improve critical thinking skills. The developed biology learning media was applied to the nervous system material. The discussion of the physiology of the nervous system is one of the difficult biological materials to understand because it includes the organization and structure of neurons and their functions, ion pump mechanisms when neurons are at rest, action potential mechanisms, mechanisms for neurons to communicate with other cells in the synapses, and organization of the nervous system. This study used research and development (RD) with a method developed by Thiagarajan, namely the 4D model with stages: define, design, develop and disseminate. The stages of this study are limited to the development stage. The results showed that the media was feasible with media, language, and a material expert validation of   3.5, 3.8, and 3.3, respectively.

scholarly journals Is hidrorium able to improve the students’ critical thinking skills?

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-28
Author(s):  
Dedy Dwi Setyawan ◽  
Ali Mustadi
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Test Items ◽  
High Category ◽  
Test Instrument ◽  
The Media ◽  
Very High ◽  
Passing Grade

The condition of the students’ critical thinking skills in the Kowangbinangun State Elementary School has impacted their learning results. Departing from this situation, a study for improving the students’ critical thinking skills and learning results by using hidrorium as the media should be conducted. Within the conduct of the study, the approach that had been adopted was the classroom action research. Then, the instruments that had been implemented were the test instrument, namely the test items for measuring the achievement of the students’ learning results, and the non-test instrument, namely the assignment assessment rubric for measuring the students’ critical thinking skills level. Furthermore, the data analysis method that had been adopted was the descriptive-comparativee method. Within the first cycle, 4% of the students belonged to the “Very High” category, 14% of the students belonged to the “High” category, and 82% of the students belonged to the “Low” category; as a result, 33% of the students met the passing grade while 67% of the students did not meet the passing grade. The research in the first cycle improved the students’ critical thinking skills and thus 14% of the students belonged to the “Very High” category, 57% of the students belonged to the “High” category, and 29% of the students belonged to the “Low” category. Following up the improvement, the learning results of the students showed that 64% of the students met the passing grade whereas 36% of the students did not meet the passing grade. In the second cycle, the students’ critical thinking skills also improved since 86% of the students belonged to the “Very High” category and 14% of the students belonged to the “High” category. Thus, the students’ learning results improved as well with 82% of the students met the passing grade and 18% of the students did not meet the passing grade.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Professional Skills as a Factor in the Development of Students’ Critical Thinking

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 88-103
Author(s):  
J.N. Koreshnikova ◽  
I.D. Froumin
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Multivariate Regression ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Regression Method ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Modern Education ◽  
Classroom Lesson ◽  
Development Of Students

The modern generation of students actively use technology and have access to information at any time. However, having access to information and being able to competently work with information are two different tasks. The use of information in any form is impossible without the use of critical thinking skills, therefore the level and quality of critical thinking is of paramount importance. Considering that in the modern education system, the traditional type of teaching is quite common — the classroom-lesson form of teaching, where the teacher is the leading figure, providing students with ready-made knowledge at lectures. At the same time, students take a passive position in relation to the assimilation of knowledge. Is it becoming important to understand how to develop students’ higher-order skills, including critical thinking, in this type of learning? In a study conducted on a sample of students from one of the leading national research universities in Russia (4,897 students), using the multivariate regression method, it was proved that teaching within the framework of the traditional type of education can be positively associated with the level of development of critical thinking if teachers have developed subject-logical and organizational competence.

scholarly journals The Development Higher Order Thinking Skill (Hots) As Questions In Chemistry Study (Solubility And Solubility Product Constant)

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Faucut Sarah ◽  
Ibnu Khaldun ◽  
Abdul Gani
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Solubility Product ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Thinking Skill ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Solubility Product Constant

The significance of critical thinking as one of the 21st  century skills makes the Indonesian Ministry of  Education  and  Culture  integrate  Higher  Order Thinking  Skill  (HOTS)  in the  latest national curriculum. Students critical thinking skills to working on HOTS assessment are fundamental, especially in learning chemistry lessons. The research purpose is to analyze the quality of HOTS chemistry questions/ assessment and to observe the teachers and students responses to computer-based test instruments developed using Wondershare Quiz Maker Software (WQM). The research method used Research And Development (R & D) Borg & Gall model. The sample was determined by Random Sampling Technique in total 104 students from several high school in Banda Aceh, it is SMAN 4, SMAN 5, SMAN 8 and SMAN 11. The data analysis technique was through calculating the percentage score of the assessment quality and analyzing the question items quantitatively such as validity, reliability, difficulty level of the questions, differential question power tests and distracting question power using proanaltes. The results showed that the quality of HOTS in chemical questions tested (for the solubility subject and the solubility product constant in terms of qualitative analysis of the items) in the validation test gained average score, it is 98.1%, means the items are qualified categories. In terms of quantitative analysis question items, it reached 95% valid and 5% invalid and the reliability test score was 0.740, are in high category. The questions difficulty covers 95% medium and 5% are in difficult level. The questions differential power for each category is 65% good, 30% medium and 5% less. The teachers and students response to the development of the computer-based HOTS test instrument using WQM software was positive and show good result. The teacher response positively on score strongly agreed was 83.3% and agreed 16.7%, while the students response on score strongly agreed was 27.2% and 63.3% agreed. The research conclusion there is significant  students critical thinking skills improved  (in learning the solubility and the solubility product constant chapter) by using HOTS assessment using Wondershare Quiz Maker software.

scholarly journals DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MEDIA LITERACY LEVEL IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA AND LATVIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 504
Author(s):  
Sandra Murinska-Gaile ◽  
Sabahudin Hadžialić
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Media Literacy ◽  
Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Main Hypothesis ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this paper is to look on level of media literacy and activities in this field in two countries – Latvia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. People are exposed to a flow of diverse content of information and opinions, there it is important to discuss about media education and it`s outcome – the media literacy. Media literacy helps people to analyze, evaluate, and create messages thus develops people's critical and creative abilities. The survey about credibility of mass media, critical use of information, understanding of media literacy in each country, institutions promoting media literacy and the impact of media literacy on political decision making was carried out. The main hypothesis of this case study was that media literacy is basic presumption of the establishing the critical thinking of society of developed democratic consciousness.The comparative analysis showed that sociological aspect in the area of Bosnia and Herzegovina within the deep division in the society itself, with the lack of consensual awareness creates presumption trust completely into the mass media, while in the case of Latvia there is just few answers related to the existing media literacy.

scholarly journals Upaya Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Mahasiswa Melalui Pembelajaran Discovery Learning Berbasis Assessment Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-64
Author(s):  
Eric Dwi Putra ◽  
Ria Amalia
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Discovery Learning ◽  
Independent Learning ◽  
Discrete Mathematics ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Improved Learning

Improved learning will continue to be done to continuously improve the quality of learning. One of the efforts made through discovery learning is based on assessment learning. Collaborating between discovery learning and assessment learning is expected to improve students' critical thinking skills in discrete mathematics courses. Classroom action research conducted in 2 cycles where each cycle carried out as many as 4 (four) meetings. The results showed that a) Implementation of discovery learning based on assessment learning that can improve students' critical thinking skills is carried out in 7 stages, namely stimulation, problem statement, data collection, data processing, verification, generalitation and peer assessment. The seven stages work together to create independent learning and train students' thinking skills. b) Students' critical thinking skills have increased by 33.33%. This percentage indicates that discovery learning based on assessment learning can improve students' critical thinking skills

scholarly journals Effect of Scientific Approach toward Students' Critical Thinking Skills

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Triyani Triyani ◽  
Lovy Herayanti ◽  
Syifaul Gummah
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Test Results ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
The Impact

The role of education is to improve the quality of education, especially in producing high-quality students. High-quality students are those who are able to think critically, creatively, logically and take initiatives in responding to issues in society caused by the impact of the development of science and technology. This study aims to determine the effect of a scientific approach to students' critical thinking skills. This study is an experimental research with one group pretest-posttest design. The sample of this study consisted of one class (28 students), which was treated using a scientific approach. Critical thinking skills are measured using a test instrument and then analyzed statistically (t test). Hypothesis test results indicate that there is an effect of using a scientific approach toward students' critical thinking skills.

scholarly journals The Implementation of Problem Based Learning Model to Improve Student’s Motivation and Critical Thinking

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 177
Author(s):  
Hestiningtyas Yuli Pratiwi ◽  
Nurul Ain ◽  
Helena Jelita Igut
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Junior High Schools ◽  
Thinking Skill ◽  
Critical Thinking Skill ◽  
Pbl Model

The research aims to analyze the quality of the learning process using the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model to find out the improvement of student’s motivation and critical thinking skills. It is a classroom action research conducted in two cycles, cycle I consist of 4 meetings, and cycles II consists of 3 meetings, with the topics of Temperature, Expansion, and Heat. The subjects of the research were 34 students on grade VII in one of the junior high schools in Malang. Instruments used to measure the implementation of learning PBL model using the form of implementation sheet following the lesson plan, tools to measure motivation using a poll and to measure the critical thinking skill, and researchers use essay questions. The implementation of the PBL model in the cycle, I was 72.9% and was classified as a good qualification; while in cycle II, it was 91.2% and was classified as a very good qualification. The analysis of student’s learning motivation in pre-cycle was 56%, was classified as a quite good qualification, cycle I was 67.2%. I was classified as a quite good qualification, while in Cycle II, it was 87.2% and was classified as good qualification. The analysis of student’s average critical thinking skills in pre-cycle was 44.12% and was classified lack of good qualification, cycle I was 76.4% and was classified as a quite good qualification; while in cycle II it was 88.4% and was classified as good qualification. The results showed that the PBL model successfully improved motivation and critical thinking skills of students beginning the pre-cycle, cycle I, and cycle II.

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