The Effect of Problem Based Learning Model in Information Technology Intervention on Critical Thinking of Students in Class XI of SMAN 7 Padang

Abstract

Critical thinking needs to be developed in the learning process. However, the learning process in schools has not fully implemented a learning model that develops students' critical thinking competencies. From observations at SMAN 7 Padang conducted in the January-June 2019 semester, learning in schools is still predominantly centered on teachers, there is still a lack of use of Information Technology (IT), inactivity, and lack of interest in learning in class. To overcome the problems raised are applying the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model that is intervened by IT. This study aims to improve students' critical thinking competencies. This type of research is quasi-experimental research with a 2x4 factorial design research design. The population in this study were all students of class XI MIPA SMAN 7 Padang registered in 2019/2020 Academic Year divided into 6 classes. Determination of the sample is determined by cluester random sampling. The instruments used were essay questions to assess critical thinking, and rubrics to assess creativity, communication, and collaboration. Analysis of the data used is the two-way Anova test. The results of this study indicate that there are significant differences between PBL learning models that are intervened in information technology to students' critical thinking competencies.
Keywords - Problem Based Learning, Information Technology, Critical thinking.