The Effect of Problem Based Learning and Inquiry on Critical Thinking Ability (Experimental Study on Entrepreneurship Subject at FKIP, Universitas Kuningan)

Abstract

. The problem behind this research is the low critical thinking skills of students. This is due to many factors, one of them is that the learning that is carried out tends to use conventional learning methods which are considered unable to develop students' thinking skills, especially critical thinking. The purpose of this study is to find out the ability to think critically after implementing Problem-Based Learning, Inquiry and Conventional learning models. The method used is a quasi-experimental research design with Counterbalance Design. Critical thinking test is the instrument utilized in this research. The research subjects consist of FKIP Universitas Kuningan students from Indonesian Education and Literature Department (PBSI), Economics Education Department, and Mathematics Education Department, where each class was given treatment using different methods. Based on the test results using the ANOVA test, the results obtained with a significant value <0.050, which means that the availability of students' critical thinking skills from each treatment conducted in each class using different methods and different subjects, so that the proposed hypothesis can be accepted. Judging from the results of the average value (mean) of students' critical thinking skills in each study program, it shows that the Problem Based Learning model is higher than the Inquiry and Conventional learning models. The conclusion of this study is that the Problem Based Learning model is more effective in improving students' critical thinking skills in entrepreneurship courses quality of the teaching and learning process shows that the interaction between students and learning resources such as teachers and the environment, does not work effectively so that the learning outcomes achieved are not optimal. Students who learn are expected to experience changes both in the fields of knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes.