Problem-based learning strategy; its impact on students critical and creative thinking skills
Ahmad Nurkhin (a*), Kardoyo (a), Hengky Pramusinto (a)
(a)Faculty of Economics, Universitas Negeri Semarang
* ahmadnurkhin[at]mail.unnes.ac.id
Abstract
The ability to think critically and creatively is very necessary for students to be able to face the challenges of the industrial revolution 4.0. Lectures must be designed to enhance students critical and creative thinking skills. This study aims to examine the implementation of problem-based learning in learning management information systems courses to improve students critical and creative thinking skills. The research design carried out was classroom action research. The object in this study was students of Economics Education, Faculty of Economics, Universitas Negeri Semarang. The research was conducted in April-May 2019. The procedure for implementing class action research refers to Mulyasa (2009) with the stages of implementing two cycles. The research data was taken by observation and interview methods. The data analysis method used is descriptive quantitative and qualitative methods. The results showed that two class action research cycles were well implemented. The application of the problem-based learning method can improve students critical and creative thinking skills. Students are able to solve a given case by doing the right analysis and being able to provide alternative solutions. Students consider the learning process to be more interesting and challenging. Students are able to express their opinions well in front of the class.
Keywords: critical and creative thinking skill, management information system, problem-based learning
Topic: Economics Education (Accounting, Cooperative and Office Administration Education)