LEARNING STRATEGIES ORIENTED TO CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Abstract

Learning is an important element in school education. Through apprenticeship, the ability to think critically can be enhanced. The ability to think critically plays an important role in the academic success of the student as an attempt to face life in the future. Critical thinking is one of the demands of the 21st century skills. Objective of critical thinking so that students can find solutions to the problems they face. Critical thinking involves the ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information to make decisions and solve complex problems effectively. One way of improving critical thinking skills is by applying a problem-based learning model strategy. The objectives of this study are: 1) design of learning strategies oriented towards critical thinking using a problem-based learning model, 2) the effectiveness of learning strategy design using a problematic learning model and 3) the level of critical thought ability of the learners. This research uses developmental research methods. This research data consists of a learning plan using a problem-based learning model, implementation results of the learning plan with the use of problem- based learning models, the effectiveness of a problem based learning strategy, as well as the level of critical thinking ability of the students. The findings of this study suggest that the design of learning strategies oriented towards the ability to think critically using a problem-based learning model can be implemented with several revisions by experts. Implementation of effective problem-based learning strategy plans at a rate of 85%, as well as critical thinking skills increased by 81%.