Application of Contextual Learning to Improve Critical Thinking Ability of Students in Biology Teaching and Learning Strategies Class
Keywords:
Contextual Approach, Critical Thinking, Journal Learning, QuestionAbstract
This study is aimed to improve students' critical thinking skills
through the application of contextual learning in Biology Teaching and
Learning Strategies Course. Classroom Action Research was conducted
in Biology Education Study Program of State University of Medan. The
subjects were 60 Biology Education students, which were determined by
purpossive sampling. Critical thinking skills data was obtained through
the analysis of student questions during students’ journal presentation.
The data were also collected through observation and documentation of
student journals which then analyzed based on its percentage. The
results showed that there was a 18.5% increase in the critical thinking
skills from the first to the second cycle after applying contextual
learning in Biology Teaching and Learning Strategies course.
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