Exploring the Use of African Indigenous Games in Teaching Critical Thinking Skills

2022 ◽  
pp. 418-430
Author(s):  
Hulisani Mulaudzi ◽  
Rendani Tshifhumulo ◽  
Tshimangadzo J. Makhanikhe
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Academic Environment ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Data Collection Method ◽  
Entering Students

Critical thinking skills are fundamental for both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the academic environment. These skills allow students to question and reflect on the knowledge and information presented to them. These skills can be learned differently through various instruments. This chapter explores how this game can contribute towards teaching critical thinking skills. There are various indigenous games played in Vhavenda culture. The researchers focus on an indigenous game, Duvheke. The chapter employs game-based pedagogy as a theory that underpins this study. Methodologically, the chapter assumes a qualitative complexion because it seeks to collect in-depth information about Duvheke and how it can be used in teaching critical thinking skills first entering students in a rural university. The data collection method used is interviews which were collected from first entering students. Preliminary findings suggest that critical thinking is needed to play Duvheke. The chapter suggests that Duvheke can be a valuable tool in teaching critical thinking skills.

scholarly journals Profile of Problem Based Learning to Improve Students' Critical Thinking Skills

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 682-699
Author(s):  
Shofiyatul Masruro ◽  
Elok Sudibyo ◽  
Tarzan Purnomo
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Average Increase ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Physics Concepts

This article was created to identify the effect of the Problem Based Learning model in improving students' critical thinking. The data collection method is in the form of a literature study. This article explains that problem-based learning is a learning model that focuses on students' solving problems in physics concepts. Critical thinking is the student's ability to analyze and evaluate the information received to conclude appropriately. The results of the literature study showed an increase in students' critical thinking skills in the learning process with the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model. The application of Problem Based Learning has an average increase of about 50% after the learning pattern is applied. The existence of the PBL learning model is effectively used to improve students' critical thinking, which incidentally in solving physics concepts requires the ability to analyze and evaluate to conclude.

UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI GURU SMP DALAM MENYUSUN TES HASIL BELAJAR BERBASIS KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS MELALUI SUPERVISI AKADEMIK

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 772
Author(s):  
Leni Suryani
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Teacher Competence ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
High Level ◽  
Teacher Data

This research is motivated by the competence of teachers in preparing poor learning outcomes tests and has not been able to measure high-level thinking skills, especially critical thinking skills. Therefore the researcher seeks to improve teacher competence in compiling tests on student learning outcomes based on critical thinking skills through academic supervision. This study uses a school action research design that has stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. This research was conducted for 2 months starting April 9 to May 17, 2019 for Physics teachers in the 7 target schools. Data is sourced from interviews with teachers and test documents prepared by the teacher. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis through the stages of data collection, data simplification, data presentation, conclusion drawing. Data were analyzed using assessment rubrics adjusted to indicators of critical thinking skills. The results of this study conclude that teacher competence in preparing tests of learning outcomes based on critical thinking skills has increased from the first cycle with a percentage of 61% with sufficient categories to 76% with good categories in cycle II.

scholarly journals Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Melalui Pembelajaran Berbasis Lingkungan untuk Studi Ekosistem Sungai

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-105
Author(s):  
Fema Anggriani ◽  
Bhakti Karyadi ◽  
Aceng Ruyani
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Sea Level ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Process Skill ◽  
Post Test

ABSTRACT[Capacity of student critical thinking through learning base on ecosystem study of water river]. South Bengkulu one of regencies in Bengkulu Province, located west in of the Bukit Barisan Mountains range which has a height of 600-1200 meters above sea level. South Bengkulu has a lot natural wealth that can be utilized as a medium of learning. This research aims to measure the ability of critical thinking and process skill student of class VII MTN 2 south Bengkulu by utilizing environment-based teaching materials. This research uses observation data collection techniques and test (pre test and post test ) Assessment of process skill conducted on two learning activities that is indoor and out door learning activities. Performance of process skill from student of class VII MTsN 2 South Bengkulu including into the category excellent and good while student critical thinking skills classically including into the critical categoryKeywords: student critical thinking skills; environment-based teaching materials’ pre test and post test.(Received November 19, 2018; Accepted April 15, 2019; Published June 18, 2019) ABSTRAKBengkulu Selatan adalah salah satu kabupaten di Provinsi Bengkulu terletak di sebelah barat pegunungan Bukit Barisan di mana ketinggian pegunungan tersebut rata-rata 600-1200 m diatas permukaan laut (dpl) yang mempunyai banyak kekayaan alam yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai media pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan 1) Mengukur kemampuan berfikir kritis siswa dan ketrampilan proses siswa kelas VII MTsN 2 Bengkulu Selatan dengan memanfaatkan bahan ajar berbasis lingkungan. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data observasi dan tes (pre test dan Post test). Penilaian keterampilan proses ini dilakukan pada dua kegiatan pembelajaran indoor dan kegiatan pembelajaran outdoor. Kemampuan kinerja keterampilan proses siswa kelas VII MTsN 2 bengkulu Selatan termasuk kedalam kategori sangat baik dan Baik dan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa secara klasikal termasuk kedalam kategori Kritis.Kata Kunci: Kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa, bahan ajar berbasis lingkungan, Pre test dan post test.

scholarly journals EFFECTIVENESS OF THE USE OF LEARNING MODEL CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES (CI) ON CRITICAL THINKING ABILITY

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 05-10
Author(s):  
Edo Dwi Cahyo ◽  
Laila Kodariyati
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Controversial Issues ◽  
School Students ◽  
Fourth Grade Students ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

This research is motivated by the low ability of students to think critically. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of the Controversial Issues (CI) learning model in improving students' critical thinking skills. This study uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental method. The study design used Nonequivalent [Pre-Test and Post-Test] Control Groups Design (NCGD). The research samples were fourth grade students of SDN 4 Metro Timur, SDN 5 Metro Timur, SDN 8 Metro Timur, and SDN 10 Metro Timur, 60 students were used as the experimental class and 60 students were used as the control class. Data collection tools in the form of sheets about students' critical thinking skills. Data collection techniques in the form of tests, namely pretest to measure the initial ability of students' critical thinking skills and posttest to see the final ability. Based on the results of the study concluded that the effectiveness of the use of the Controversial Issues learning model affects the critical thinking skills of class IV elementary school students, so that students' critical thinking skills in the experimental class are much better when compared to the control class that has conventional learning. Keywords: Controversial Issues, learning model, Social Skills.

scholarly journals Peningkatan Kemampuan Berfikir Kritis Dengan Pendekatan Problem Based Learning

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Endra Priawasana ◽  
Waris Waris
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Planning Action

Basically students have critical thinking skills. Students 'critical thinking skills that are still low are needed in a way so that students' critical thinking skills increase, With the Problem Based Learning learning model in the hope that students' critical thinking skills will increase. the purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of problem based learning in improving students' critical thinking skills. This type of research is Action Research, with the stages of planning, action, observation and reflection. This research was conducted in two cycles, with each cycle consisting of two lessons. The subjects in this study were MTs students. In Ambulu sub-district. Data collection techniques use tests and non-tests. The results showed that student learning outcomes in the first cycle got a score of 45 with very low criteria, in cycle II it increased to 92.5 with very good criteria. Students' critical thinking skills in the first cycle experienced 36% classical completeness with very low criteria, in cycle II it increased to 80% with high criteria. The results of the study prove that the application of the Problem Based Learning model is very effective in improving students' critical thinking skills.

scholarly journals Implementation of Deep Dialogue/Critical Thinking in Guidance and Counseling Services: Critical Role Solutions Improve Thingking Skills on Z Generation

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Shopyan Jepri Kurniawan ◽  
Fuad Aminur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Counseling Services ◽  
Guidance And Counseling ◽  
Collection Method ◽  
Problems And Solutions ◽  
Intellectual Potential

<em>The purpose of this paper is as a reference especially for guidance and counseling teachers in improving students' critical thinking competencies in school. Critical thinking is one of the competencies that must be mastered by students in the current era of disruption, in line with other competencies, such as creativity, communication and collaboration (Kemdikbud, 2016). Surely, this has become a challenge for guidance and counseling teachers in the current era of disruption. Therefore, here we offer an idea for BK teachers in schools, especially in improving students' critical thinking competencies, through implementing deep dialogue / critical thingking in guidance and counseling services in the disruption era, namely an activity of guidance and counseling services that carried out by operating intellectual potential possessed by students to be able to analyze things, make judgments, and make the decisions correctly and carried it out correctly. Moreovere, it can be realized in interpersonal relationships, mutual openness, honesty and also rely on kindness. The data collection method carried out in this writing is through literature studies. Literature studies are conducted to strengthen the problems and solutions that will be raised in this paper. So hopefully that the existence of this writing can be an alternative or a solution for guidance and counseling teachers in improving students' critical thinking skills in the era of disruption.</em>

scholarly journals Pre-Service Teachers’ Attitudes towards English Courses and Their Critical Thinking Skills

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Muzaffer Barın
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
English Classes ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
Thinking Disposition ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of the current research is to reveal the relationship between pre-service teachers’ attitudes towardscompulsory English courses and their critical thinking skills. The study also investigates the effect of the participants’age, gender and department on their attitudes towards compulsory English courses and their critical thinking skills.California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory (CCTDI) and Attitude Scale towards English Classes (ASTEC)were used as data collection instruments. 159 pre-service teachers from different departments of a public university’sfaculty of education. The results showed that there is no significant relationship between the participants’ age, genderand department and their CCTDI and ASTEC scores. According to the correlational analyses, it is found that there isno correlation between CCTDI and ASTEC scores of the participants. The results have been discussed under the lightof relevant literature and implications are presented for further research and pedagogy.

The Degree of Availability of Knowledge Economy Skills among Postgraduates in the Faculty of Education at the Islamic University – Palestine

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (45) ◽  
pp. 1-31
Author(s):  
Manal N. Qwaider ◽  
Amal Nabil Qeshta
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Knowledge Economy ◽  
Relative Weight ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
Participation Research ◽  
Study Participants

This study aimed at identifying the extent to which knowledge economy skills are available among postgraduates in the Faculty of Education at the Islamic University in Gaza. The researchers used the analytical descriptive method. The study population consisted of (367) postgraduates in (2018-2019), and the study sample consisted of (195) postgraduates selected by the simple random method. Then data were analyzed by (SPSS). The results showed that knowledge economy skills were available among postgraduates at a high degree and relative weight of %79.20. Moreover, there were no statistically significant differences between the study participants due to the variables of major, cumulative average and gender, except for the dimensions of creativity and innovation skills and critical thinking skills, in favor of males. The study recommended that there should be more focus on creative and critical thinking; and postgraduate students should receive more training on  self-learning and decision-making skills, and should be encouraged for more participation, research and experiment. Keywords: knowledge economy skills, postgraduates, Islamic University.

METODE BOOK TALK UNTUK MENUMBUHKAN KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS DAN KOMUNIKASI EKSPRESIF VERBAL PADA ANAK USIA 3-4 TAHUN

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Niko Sudibjo ◽  
Lia Ratna Sagita Tondok
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
21St Century Learning ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Expressive Communication ◽  
Book Talk

The 21st century learning trends carry several skills that need to be developed, one of which is critical thinking. The purpose of this study was to analyze the use of the Book Talk method in order to foster critical thinking skills and communicate verbally expressive students aged 3-4 years using Indonesian-themed animal books. This Classroom Action Research was conducted in the Nursery class of Rainbow Victory Plus Bekasi school with the number of research subjects as many as 14 students. Data collection was carried out in 3 cycles held in May 2018. The results of this study showed tha Book Talk method was able to increase critical thinking skills and verbal expressive communication of students. However, it was also found that Book Talk was not suitable for certain types of students. Pembelajaran abad ke-21 menuntut keterampilan berpikir kritis dan melakukan komunikasi efektif sebagai syarat keberhasilan. Kemampuan ini perlu dilatih dan diajarkan sejak usia dini. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis penggunaan metode Book Talk dalam rangka menumbuhkan keterampilan berpikir kritis dan berkomunikasi ekspresif verbal siswa usia 3-4 tahun dengan menggunakan buku cerita berbahasa Indonesia bertema hewan. Penelitian Tindakan Kelas ini dilakukan di kelas Nursery Rainbow sekolah Victory Plus Bekasi dengan jumlah subjek penelitian 14 siswa. Pengambilan data dilakukan dalam 3 siklus yang dilakukan pada Mei 2018. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa metode Book Talk dapat meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kritis dan berkomunikasi ekspresif verbal siswa. Meskipun demikian, ditemukan juga bahwa Book Talk kurang cocok untuk beberapa tipe siswa tertentu.

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