PENGARUH MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING PADA MASALAH TANAMAN TERHADAP PENGEMBANGAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS ANAK USIA 5-6 TAHUN DI RA NURUL HUDA

THE INFLUENCE OF PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING MODEL ON PLANT PROBLEMS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS OF 5-6 YEAR OLD CHILDREN AT RA NURUL HUDA

Abstract

At RA Nurul Huda, the lecture method is still used. This is evident in the teacher-centered learning activities, where the delivery of learning materials is not structured in a way that engages children's attention, resulting in less active participation in each learning activity.

This research method employed quantitative research with a quasi-experimental method using a non-equivalent control group design. The object of this study was children's critical thinking skills. The subjects were children aged 5-6 years. The sample collection technique used the Slovin formula. Data collection techniques in this study included observation, documentation, and interviews. The data analysis technique used a paired sample t-test.

The critical thinking skills of children aged 5-6 years at RA Nurul Huda are: Children are able to create concepts, Children are able to apply concepts, Children are able to analyze, Children are able to synthesize, Children are able to evaluate information based on experience. The application of the problem-based learning model for children aged 5-6 years at RA Nurul Huda is: Children can solve problems through scientific methods, Children can learn lessons related to problems, Children have skills in solving problems. The results of the Paired Sample T-Test calculation (14.828) > t table (1.7346) then Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, meaning the problem-based learning model has an effect on the development of critical thinking in children aged 5-6 years at RA Nurul Huda.