scholarly journals Use of Content Based Instruction and Socratic Discussion for ESL Undergraduate Biomedical Science Students to Develop Critical Thinking Skills

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronan L. Burder ◽  
Kathy Tangalakis ◽  
Deanne H Hryciw
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Biomedical Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Based Instruction

scholarly journals Implementasi Model Problem Based Instruction terhadap Penguasaan Materi Hukum Newton dan Kecakapan Berpikir Kritis Siswa

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-90
Author(s):  
Umayya Ulfa ◽  
Anggu Winata
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Psychomotor Activity ◽  
Newton's Law ◽  
Newton’S Law ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Average Change ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Based Instruction

This study aims to determine the difference in the achievement of students' average scores between the implementation of the problem based instruction (PBI) model and conventional learning on student activities, mastery of Newton's Law material, and students' critical thinking skills. This research method is a true experiment using a randomized control-group pre-test-post-test design, where the experimental class and the control class are given pre-test and post-test. The results of this study indicate, a) in the psychomotor aspect, the percentage of the good category for the experimental class is on average higher than the control class, while in the affective aspect there is no significant difference; b) there is a significant difference in the mastery of Newton's Law material between students taught through the implementation of the PBI model with an average change in value of 56.59 compared to conventional learning of 46.14; c) there is a significant difference in critical thinking skills between students taught through the implementation of the PBI model with an average change in score of 55.85 compared to conventional learning of 45.62. The conclusion, that the implementation of PBI the average score of psychomotor activity, mastery of Newton's Law material, and students' critical thinking skills are significantly different compared to conventional learning. Keywords: Critical Thinking Skills, Newton's Law Material, Problem Based Instruction Model, Conventional Learning

scholarly journals Enhancement of Professional Behaviours and Perceptions of Critical Skill Job Preparedness through the Use of a Group Work Contract in Fourth-Year Nutritional Science Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Nadia M Cartwright ◽  
Payal Patil ◽  
Danyelle M Liddle ◽  
Genevieve Newton ◽  
Jennifer M Monk
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Group Work ◽  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Collaborative Group ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Nutritional Science ◽  
Work Contract

Collaborative group assignments in undergraduate education are important for promoting skill development and preparation for the workplace; however, they are subject to the challenges associated with group dynamics. We determined the effectiveness of a Group Work Contract to facilitate professional behaviours and positive experiences amongst fourth year nutritional science students (n=144) while working collaboratively to complete a Group Literature Critique Assignment designed to promote scientific literacy and critical thinking skills. Changes in students’ attitudes and approaches to group work were assessed before and after completion of the contract and the assignment via two online surveys (Pre- and Post-Group Work Surveys). Completion of the Group Work Contract improved group dynamics including i) frequency of communication, ii) distribution of effort between group members, iii) mutual reliability, iv) respectfulness and inclusivity. Students also reported fewer group problems and an improved ability to work collaboratively in problem solving (P<0.05). Importantly, students reported reduced feelings of anxiety related to group learning and perceptions of achieving a better outcome versus working alone and learning more as a result of working in a group (P<0.05). Additionally, students reported an improvement in their job readiness perceptions with respect to the development of their scientific literacy and critical thinking skills as a result of completing the Group Literature Critique Assignment (P<0.05). Collectively, this data demonstrates that structuring the group work process through the implementation of a Group Work Contract can support the development of positive and effective group dynamics resulting in reduced student anxiety about collaborative learning and perception of a better overall outcome.

The impact of the Sports Science Students' Attitudes towards the Scientific Research Methods Course on their Critical Thinking Skills

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 3004-3008
Author(s):  
Hikmet Turkay
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Methods Course ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Sports Science ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The Impact

Background: Scientific research processes are of capital significance in defining problems from a critical perspective, identifying the variables, determining the relationships between these problem variables, and finding solutions to existing issues. Aim: Based on this direction, the current study aimed to examine the effects of sports science students' attitudes towards scientific research methods course on their critical thinking skills considering various variables. Methods: The study group, determined by a simple random sampling method, comprised 412 students with an average age of 21.92, studying in sports sciences. "Attitude Scale Towards Scientific Research Course" and "Critical Thinking Skills Scale" were used to scale students' scientific research and critical thinking skills. Results: The study determined that while there was no significant difference between the students according to the gender variable, there were differences according to the department and class variables. Conclusion: As a result, there is a positive relationship between students' attitudes towards scientific research methods and their critical thinking skills. Keywords: Sport Sciences, Scientific Research, Critical Thinking

The superstitious scholar

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 415-427
Author(s):  
Robin A.F. Andrews ◽  
Philip Tyson
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
High Achievers ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Paranormal Belief ◽  
Paranormal Beliefs

Purpose The development and application of critical thinking skills are an important component of success at University. Such skills permit students to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of evidence, argument and theory. However research suggests that many students believe in paranormal phenomena (e.g. telekinesis). Such beliefs defy the basic principles of science and do not stand up to critical scrutiny. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach This study aimed to investigate paranormal beliefs within a student population: differences among gender, academic discipline and academic performance were explored. Findings Findings indicated that females expressed higher levels of paranormal belief than males, “hard” science students (e.g. Biology) and “soft” science students (e.g. Sociology) expressed lower levels of belief than arts students, and a significant negative correlation indicated that high achievers were less likely to endorse paranormal beliefs. Originality/value In light of these results the authors suggest that paranormal phenomena may be a useful tool for teaching critical thinking skills at university.

A set of vertically integrated inquiry-based practical curricula that develop scientific thinking skills for large cohorts of undergraduate students

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 303-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten Zimbardi ◽  
Andrea Bugarcic ◽  
Kay Colthorpe ◽  
Jonathan P. Good ◽  
Lesley J. Lluka
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Biomedical Science ◽  
Scientific Thinking ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Course Content

Science graduates require critical thinking skills to deal with the complex problems they will face in their 21st century workplaces. Inquiry-based curricula can provide students with the opportunities to develop such critical thinking skills; however, evidence suggests that an inappropriate level of autonomy provided to underprepared students may not only be daunting to students but also detrimental to their learning. After a major review of the Bachelor of Science, we developed, implemented, and evaluated a series of three vertically integrated courses with inquiry-style laboratory practicals for early-stage undergraduate students in biomedical science. These practical curricula were designed so that students would work with increasing autonomy and ownership of their research projects to develop increasingly advanced scientific thinking and communication skills. Students undertaking the first iteration of these three vertically integrated courses reported learning gains in course content as well as skills in scientific writing, hypothesis construction, experimental design, data analysis, and interpreting results. Students also demonstrated increasing skills in both hypothesis formulation and communication of findings as a result of participating in the inquiry-based curricula and completing the associated practical assessment tasks. Here, we report the specific aspects of the curricula that students reported as having the greatest impact on their learning and the particular elements of hypothesis formulation and communication of findings that were more challenging for students to master. These findings provide important implications for science educators concerned with designing curricula to promote scientific thinking and communication skills alongside content acquisition.

scholarly journals What your PI forgot to tell you: why you actually might want a job running a research lab

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (13) ◽  
pp. 1724-1727
Author(s):  
Amy S. Gladfelter ◽  
Mark Peifer
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Faculty Member ◽  
Career Path ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Principal Investigator ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Biomedical Science ◽  
Family Friendly

A PhD in biomedical science and the critical thinking skills that it provides can open the door to many different careers. The current popular scientific press and blogosphere too often portray the job of a research-intensive faculty member and principal investigator (PI) as both unattainable and undesirable. We want to make sure our trainees include our own career path among their options, as for each of us it has been a fantastic, family-friendly, and highly impactful career.

scholarly journals Development of student worksheets based on STEM approach to improve students’ critical thinking skills

2021 ◽  
Vol 2104 (1) ◽  
pp. 012009
Author(s):  
Sutarto ◽  
J Prihatin ◽  
S Hariyadi ◽  
I Wicaksono
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
School Science ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Development Model ◽  
High School Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Sample Data ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract The development of Worksheets based on the STEM approach pays attention to the elements of writing, the hierarchy of materials, and the selection of questions as an efficient and effective stimulus. This research aims to produce Worksheets based on the STEM approach that meets the feasibility of improving students’ critical thinking skills. The development model in this research refers to the 4D (four-D) research and development model by taking sample data from high school science students in the former Besuki Residency, namely Jember, Situbondo, Banyuwangi, and Bondowoso Regencies. The research instrument uses tests, observations, and documentation. The research results show that Worksheets based on the STEM approach meet the valid, practical, and effective criteria for improving students’ critical thinking skills. This research implies that the availability of Worksheets is expected for students to research teaching materials independently. In Worksheet, students will get materials, summaries, and assignments related to the material.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of the Problem Baesd Instruction Model with Videos on Critical Thinking Abilities of Senior High School 1 Mayong Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 322-329
Author(s):  
Nurul Mauludah ◽  
Endah Peniati ◽  
Priyantini Widiyaningrum
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Conservation Attitudes ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Instruction Model

The ability to think critically is needed in the 21st century so that students must have the ability to think critically.Withthese abilities, students are more able to master the concept of material, able to provide further explanation and provide alternative problem-solving so that students are expected to be able to solve problems in the environment in the future. This study aims to analyze the problem-based instruction model with effective video applied to senior high school 1 Mayong students on the ability to think critically and analyze the problem-based instruction model with video so that it can improve the critical thinking skills of senior high school 1 Mayong students. This study used pre-experimental design with one group pretest-posttest design. The sample of this study were students of class XI MIPA 3 and XI MIPA 4 Senior High School 1 Mayong which were determined using purposive sampling technique. The independent variable is a problem-based instruction model with an immune system video media. Dependent variables besides critical thinking skills are also conservation attitudes that are expected to arise during the learning process. The researcher collected the data using test questions and observation sheets. The results of data analysis showed that students' critical thinking skills reached 92.5% completeness. On average, every aspect of students' critical thinking skills are in critical and very critical criteria and the average conservation value of students is honest, creative and humanist in good, good and very good criteria. The average N-gain in both classes is included in the criteria of medium (0.69) and high (0.71). Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the problem-based instruction model with effective video is applied to senior high school 1 Mayong students towards critical thinking skills and problem-based instruction models with videos can improve the critical thinking skills of senior high school 1 Mayong students

scholarly journals PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS MAHASISWA MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED INSTRUCTION (PBI) PADA MATA KULIAH FILSAFAT SAINS

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irnin Agustina Dwi Astuti
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Model Problem ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Average Percentage ◽  
Reflection Data ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
Data Collections

Critical thinking skills the students of Physical Education remains low. It is caused by several factors, including the learning process is not optimal. This study aims to determine the increase in critical thinking skills by learning model Problem Based Instruction (PBI). The method used is a classroom action research that includes planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data collections are done by observation, questionnaires, documentation, field notes and tests. Forms of data analysis used qualitative analysis. It can be concluded that the implementation of learning with Problem Based Instruction learning model can improve the critical thinking skills students in Philosophy of Science. This is evidenced by the increase in the average percentage of critical thinking skills of each cycle. In the first cycle, the average critical thinking skills students are 66.87%. In the second cycle into 80.19% or an increase of 13.32%. Thus the average percentage of critical thinking skills students has exceeded predetermined success criteria with the category is "very critical".

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