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FOSTERING CRITICAL THINKING AND CHARACTER THROUGH PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION: A STUDY OF BIOLOGY PRE-SERVICE TEACHER Ma'ruf, Reza; Fitrah, Yundi; Kusmana, Ade Kusmana; Wulandari, Bunga Ayu Wulandari
Physics and Science Education Journal (PSEJ) Physics and Science Education Journal (PSEJ), Volume 5 Number 1, April 2025
Publisher : Physics Education Departement, Islamic State University Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi - Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30631/p2q3km36

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This study aims to examine the influence of Philosophy of Education courses on the development of critical thinking skills and character formation among Biology Education students at UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi. A descriptive quantitative research design was employed, with data collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire consisting of 17 items measuring dimensions of critical thinking skills and character development. The questionnaire was administered to 34 third-semester students who had completed the Philosophy of Education course. The findings indicate that, overall, students demonstrated high levels of critical thinking skills and character development. The mean scores for critical thinking skills encompassed information evaluation, logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and reflective thinking, with the highest mean score observed in the ability to evaluate information critically (M = 4.12). Regarding character development, students exhibited strong outcomes in moral values, including honesty, responsibility, and cooperation, with cooperation in science learning achieving the highest mean score (M = 4.35). These results suggest that Philosophy of Education courses contribute positively to enhancing students’ critical thinking skills and fostering essential character traits that support both academic achievement and social competence. The study underscores the importance of integrating Philosophy of Education into higher education curricula to equip students not only with disciplinary knowledge but also with critical thinking abilities and character development necessary for lifelong learning and societal engagement.
Design of an e-booklet on pineapple waste management with project-ESD as learning media for students Suraida, Suraida; Ma'ruf, Reza; Nurhaliza, Nurhaliza; Nuraida, Nining; Syefrinando, Boby; Salahuddin, Salahuddin; Susanti, Try
Indonesian Research Journal in Education |IRJE| Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026): IRJE |Indonesian Research Journal in Education| in Progress|
Publisher : Universitas Jambi, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/irje.v10i2.50233

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This research uses the research and development (R&D) method with the ADDIE model, which includes the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The e-booklet product developed has special characteristics because it integrates a project-based learning approach with ESD values, thereby encouraging students to think critically and creatively and to be aware of environmental and sustainability issues. The analysis stage includes needs analysis through surveys and interviews, curriculum analysis, and student characteristics analysis. Design stage with product prototyping. Three experts (1 material expert, 1 media expert, and 1 linguist) carry out the development stage by validating the product. The results of expert validation showed high eligibility rates: 94.5% for linguists, 90% for material experts, and 88% for design experts. Meanwhile, the results of the practicality test received scores of 91% from lecturers and 94.75% from students, both of which are in the very practical category. Thus, this project's ESD e-booklet can serve as a context-based learning resource that supports the implementation of sustainable development-oriented education (ESD) in higher education.