The Difference between Students Critical Thinking Skill Using Problem Based Learning and Think Pairs Share on Coordination System Material

Abstract

Abstract-Global development requires education to always empower higher order thinking skills (HOTs). These skills are a sign that somebody has learned and thought to compete globally. Therefore, education has a pertinent role in preparing qualified human resources. In line with this, the teaching of biology has a potential to empower these HOTs, one of which is critical thinking skill. The purpose of this study was to determine the differences of students' critical thinking skill between students who were taught by using Think Pair Share (TPS) model and Problem Based Learning (PBL) models. The quasi-experimental study using pretest-posttest design non-equivalent control group design was employed in this study. The control group was taught by using TPS while the experimental group was taught by using PBL model. 51 students of the eleventh grade of senior high schools in Banjarmasin were involved. The data were collected from the essay tests. Meanwhile, in regard to the critical thinking skill assessment, it referred to [1]. Then, the data were analyzed through ANACOVA with SPSS 17.0 program. The results of this study showed significant information on the results of a pretest to posttest scores for the critical thinking skills of 0.004 <0.05. These results pointed out that the students who were taught by using PBL have better critical thinking skill than those who were taught by using TPS.

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“…In this regard, there were no previous reports that examine the effect of these two learning models on improving students' analytical thinking. However, the application of PBL has been reported to be able to improve critical thinking skills (Masek &Yamin, 2011;Nazir & Zabit, 2010;Ramdiah, 2017) and student problem-solving skills (Jonassen, 2011;Kadir, Abdullah, Anthony, Salleh, & Kamarulzaman, 2016). Furthermore, the application of TPS was also reported to be able to empower students' thinking skills (Ngozi, 2009), although the frequency was not as much as PBL.…”

“…Among others, Think Pair Share (TPS) and Problem based Learning (PBL) are two examples of cooperative learning that are often assessed for their benefits in learning. Previous research has reported the benefits of applying TPS to a variety of student thinking skills (Ngozi, 2009), while several other reports also address the benefits of applying PBL to various competencies (Bertacchini De Oliveira et al, 2016;Ramdiah, 2017;Sastrawati, Rusdi, &Syamsurizal, 2011;Talat & Chaudhry, 2014;Yaqinuddin, 2013). However, studies that examine the effect of applying TPS or PBL on students' analytic abilities are still difficult to find, especially in Indonesia.…”