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MAPPING STUDENTS' THINKING SYSTEMS IN CRITICAL THINKING BASED ON STEM PROJECT-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Terapan Universitas Jambi · Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024) · pp. 136–144

DOI
10.22437/jiituj.v8i1.32027
ISSN
2580-2259, 2580-2240
Published
2024-05-14
Publisher
LPPM Universitas Jambi
Language
en
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Abstract

Critical thinking is an essential skill for students to develop. The objective of this research is to map students' thinking systems in critical thinking based on STEM project-based learning experiences. The method used is a mixed-method approach with an Embedded Experimental Model. The research subjects are undergraduate students in basic physics at the University of Jambi. Data collection is conducted through tests and interviews. The test instrument employs structured critical thinking questions based on the Halpern Critical Thinking Assessment (HCTA) indicators, while the interview instrument utilizes open-ended questions. Data analysis utilizes paired t-tests and coding to map students' thinking systems. The research results indicate an influence of STEM-PjBL learning on students' critical thinking abilities, supported by the analysis showing a moderate increase in students' critical thinking abilities. Additionally, based on mapping students' thinking systems, there is an increase in thinking system 2 by 56 answers. Moreover, thinking system 2 is nearly equivalent to thinking system 1 except in reasoning. In the fourth question and other aspects of critical thinking abilities, thinking system 2 is comparable to thinking system 1 and even more dominant in question number 3. This demonstrates an enhancement in students' critical thinking abilities after STEM project-based learning. This research provides new insights into the development of student's critical thinking skills, which can be beneficial for curriculum development and teaching practices in the STEM education field.

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  • Universitas Jambi
  • State University of Malang
  • National University of Malaysia
  • Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi
  • Bani-Waleed University
  • Universitas Negeri Padang
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Hebat Shidow FalahUniversitas Jambi2
Lilia HalimNational University of Malaysia1
Hazrati Binti HusninNational University of Malaysia1
Lia YuliatiState University of Malang1
Nandang MuftiState University of Malang1
N. NehruUniversitas Jambi1
Neneng LestariUniversitas Jambi1
Hardiantinus SitinjakUniversitas Jambi1
Almahdi MousaBani-Waleed University1
Maison MaisonUniversitas Jambi1
Riska FitrianiUniversitas Jambi1
Haerul PathoniUniversitas Jambi1
Kinanti Eka PutriUniversitas Jambi1
Hidayati HidayatiUniversitas Negeri Padang1

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