This
study aims to find out (1) the effect of problem-based learning model on
critical thinking skill, and (2) the effect of problem-based learning model on
environmental attitude. This study employs a quasi experiment model using
pretest-postest for control group design. The subject of the study is Social
Science Education Department students of Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic
University of Malang, Indoensia who were studying in the odd semester of
Academic Year of 2018/2019. The numbers of students in experimental and control
class are 25 people. The assessment instrument used for environmental attitude
is Likert scale, and essay test is used for assessing the critical thinking
skill. The data
analysis in this study used normality test, homogeneity test, and independent
sample t-test. The results of the study
indicate that (1) learning activity using PBL model affects the students’
critical thinking, because through PBL learning, students are trained to think
critically to solve real problems in groups. 2) The learning activity using PBL
model affects the students’ environmental attitude, because the problem solving
process in PBL learning encourages students to care about their environment.
Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University of Malang
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Other Fields of Education |
Journal Section | Differentiated Instruction |
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Publication Date | June 15, 2020 |
Published in Issue | Year 2020 Volume: 8 Issue: 2 |
By introducing the concept of the "Gifted Young Scientist," JEGYS has initiated a new research trend at the intersection of science-field education and gifted education.