Student’s Critical Thinking Skills Through Discovery Learning Model Using E-Learning on Environmental Change Subject Matter

This study aimed to analyze the critical thinking skills of students in learning of environmental change material using e-learning madrasah. This study used explanatory sequential design by mixed-methods experiment. The data were collected by interviewing, observing, and essay testing that have indi...

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Published in:European journal of educational research 2021-07, Vol.10-2021 (volume-10-issue-3-july-2021), p.1123-1135
Main Authors: Chusni, Muhammad Minan, Saputro, Sulistyo, Rahardjo, Sentot Budi, Suranto, Suranto
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Climate
Cognitive Tests
Critical Thinking
Discovery Learning
Electronic Learning
Environmental Education
Islam
Junior High School Students
Religious Schools
Thinking Skills
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Summary:This study aimed to analyze the critical thinking skills of students in learning of environmental change material using e-learning madrasah. This study used explanatory sequential design by mixed-methods experiment. The data were collected by interviewing, observing, and essay testing that have indicators modified from critical thinking skills by Watson-Glaser, Facione, and Ennis. There were 67 participants in this study as 7th grade student at a junior high school in Sleman district. Quantitative data analyzed by determining average score and standard deviations and, qualitative data analyzed from interviews and observation. Quantitative analysis showed that there were 3 levels of student’s critical thinking skills which were 14 students (20.90%) in the high category, 38 students (56.72%) in the middle category, and 15 students (22.38%) in the low category. Qualitative analysis indicated learning model made students to learn actively, independently, and enthusiastically looking for several sources. This study provided information about student critical thinking skills in junior high school, especially in the environmental change matter which are still low. Thus, the alternative learning strategies to improve students critical thinking skills are very needed. Besides, information on the application of the discovery learning model with e-learning Islamic school was obtained in the COVID-19 pandemic.
ISSN:2165-8714
2165-8714
DOI:10.12973/eu-jer.10.3.1123