Effectiveness of Project Based Learning on Empowerment Critical Thinking Skill toward Preservice Teacher on Primary Teacher Education Program

Abstract

The aims of the research to empirically test of empowerment critical thinking skills toward preservice teacher through Project Based Learning (PjBL) in Primary Teacher Education Programs. The research was done by quasi experimental (Research Based Learning) and comparison (traditional instruction) groups. The research was conducted in the second-semester student in a primary teacher education program. The students have taken the course of basic concept science. Critical thinking was developed by the preservice teacher in the primary teacher. Quantitative data were obtained via the pre/post-test, treatment-control groups test model. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and independent sample ttests. The result shows critical thinking effectively applied on PjBL group. Implications future of the research uses more representative samples to avoid bias.

Assistance with The Fun Schools Movement (GSM) for Strengthening The Profile of Pancasila Learners for Teachers and Students in Primary Schools

“…Project Based Learning siswa diajak untuk melakukan proyek, dll. GSM ini guru mengajar menjadi lebih kreatif, inovatif, aktif, dan menyenangkan bagi siswa-siswanya karena menggunakan metode, media, model dan strategi pembelajaran yang lebih variatif sehingga suasana pembelajaran lebih hidup ( Suryandari, 2017).…”