Analyze Pre-Service Biology Teacher Critical Thinking in Marine Ecology
J Jumrodah12*, S Liliasari1, and Yusuf H. Adisendjaja1 Yayan Sanjaya1
1 Program Studi Pendidikan IPA, Sekolah Pascasarjana, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 229, Bandung 40154, Indonesia
2 Program Studi Tadris Biologi, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Palangka Raya, Indonesia Jl. G. Obos Komplek Islamic Centre Palangka Raya Indonesia
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to determine the critical thinking skills of pre-service Biology teachers in marine ecology. This study uses a test method. The subjects consisted of 36 pre-service teachers in the 7 and 9 semesters at one of the universities in Bandung. The instrument uses reasoned multiple choice critical thinking skills tests and essay test. Data were analyzed using quantitative descriptive analysis techniques. The results showed that students critical thinking was in the medium category. Other results indicate that teaching has led to the learning of critical thinking skills.
Keywords: pre-service biology teacher, critical thinking, marine biology
Topic: Biology Education