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The Role of Critical Thinking in The Preparation of High-Level Indonesian Questions by Pre-Service Teachers Wahyuni, Sri; Siswiyanti, Frida; Murniatie, Itznaniyah Umie; Laksano, Prayitno Tri; Wahyuni, Lilik; Sari, Ifit Novita
Aksara Vol 37, No 2 (2025): AKSARA, EDISI DESEMBER 2025
Publisher : Balai Bahasa Provinsi Bali

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29255/aksara.v37i2.4888.454-463

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This study aims to (1) describe the role of pre-service teachers’ critical thinking skills in their ability to formulate higher-order Indonesian language questions, and (2) identify which aspects of critical thinking have the most significant influence on this ability. A quantitative correlational approach was employed, with data collected from 71 pre-service teachers through a critical thinking skills test and an analysis of the higher-order questions they created. The data were analyzed using correlation tests, one-way ANOVA, and Post Hoc LSD analysis to examine relationships and differences in performance based on levels of critical thinking. The findings show a significant positive relationship between critical thinking and the ability to design analytical, evaluative, and creative questions. Pre-service teachers with higher levels of critical thinking demonstrated better performance in constructing cognitively complex questions. The ANOVA results (F = 55.632; p < 0.05) confirmed significant differences among the low-, medium-, and high-critical-thinking groups. These findings affirm that critical thinking is a key foundation for developing higher-order questioning skills. Therefore, teacher education programs should integrate inquiry-based learning, metacognitive reflection, and technology-based supports such as AI-assisted scaffolding to strengthen pre-service teachers’ critical and reflective thinking abilities. AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk (1) mendeskripsikan peran keterampilan berpikir kritis guru prajabatan dalam kemampuan mereka menyusun pertanyaan Bahasa Indonesia tingkat tinggi, serta (2) mengidentifikasi aspek berpikir kritis yang paling berpengaruh terhadap kemampuan tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain korelasional. Data dikumpulkan dari 71 guru prajabatan melalui tes berpikir kritis dan analisis terhadap pertanyaan tingkat tinggi yang mereka buat. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji korelasi, ANOVA satu arah, dan uji Post Hoc LSD untuk melihat hubungan dan perbedaan kemampuan berdasarkan tingkat berpikir kritis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya hubungan positif yang signifikan antara keterampilan berpikir kritis dan kemampuan menyusun pertanyaan analitis, evaluatif, serta kreatif. Guru prajabatan dengan kemampuan berpikir kritis tinggi menunjukkan hasil yang lebih baik dalam menyusun pertanyaan kompleks secara kognitif. Hasil ANOVA (F = 55,632; p < 0,05) juga menegaskan adanya perbedaan yang bermakna antara kelompok berpikir kritis rendah, sedang, dan tinggi. Temuan ini menegaskan bahwa berpikir kritis merupakan dasar penting dalam mengembangkan kemampuan bertanya tingkat tinggi. Oleh karena itu, program pendidikan guru perlu mengintegrasikan pembelajaran berbasis inkuiri, refleksi metakognitif, serta dukungan teknologi seperti AI-assisted scaffolding untuk memperkuat kemampuan berpikir kritis dan reflektif calon guru.
Co-Authors Abdul Syukur Ibrahim Afifah Liana Ahmad Faizi Ahmad Lani Ajizah, Lutfia Wirdatul Alfi Muflikhah Lestari Alifiulahtin Utaminingsih Almira, Nabila Sella Amami, Della Yunia Anyndia Putri Dwi Candra Ningtyas Arifin, Aprilina Arifin, Nur Hikmah Arthania, Nesia Neo Cao Jia Cendy Kartika Beatriex Dany Ardhian Dhia Al Uyun, Dhia Endang Sholihatin Endang Sumarti Eti Setiawati, Eti Fadhil Muhamad Ashari Fitriyah, Ikhrotul Galisong, Ridwan Danuarta Gigit Mujianto Glorin, Grace Harsuko Riniwati Harsuko Riniwati Hipi, Tiara Wahyuni Rahmawati Ifit Novita Sari Igoy Aryo Bimo Ina Irawati, Ina INTAN NIRMALASARI Irfansyah, Mohamad Lutfi Ishak, Mega Maulidia Islahuddin Islahuddin Islahuddin, Islahuddin Isna, Fariha Nurul Jamila Wijayanti Jhauharotul Muchlisyiyah, Jhauharotul Keppi Sukesi Khalid Rahman KIKI FIBRIANTO Laksano, Prayitno Tri Lisa Aulia, Lisa M. A. Haris Firismanda Maharani Pertiwi Koentjoro Maulfi Syaiful Rizal Meisya Novitasari Meisya Novitasari Melati, Inka Krisma Millatuz Zakiyah, Millatuz Muhammad Hambali Muhammad Hambali, Muhammad Mumtaz, Tsabitah Zain Murniatie, Itznaniyah Umie Ndoen, Daisy Pangalila Novitasari, Meisya Nurcholis Sunuyeko Nurizkya, Azhara Pinandita, Eggi Pur Praminsya, Agam Prasetyaningrum, Dian Islami Purnama, Putri Dewi Intan Putri, Zhelyta Aulia Andriani Qomariyatus Sholihah Rahmastya Putri, Wanda Ramadhan, Dede Rekyan Regasari Mardi Putri, Rekyan Regasari Mardi Retty Ratnawati Rokhyanto Rokhyanto Rosyidah, Dinda Inayatur Setyawati, Eti Setyiawati, Eti Siswiyanti, Frida SITI KHOLIFAH Sohnui, Suhailee Sri Minarti Sri Wahyuni Sugeng Riyanto Sugeng Riyanto Suhailee Sohnui Sukmawan, Sony - Taufiq Hidayat Uyun, Dhia Al Uyun, Dhia Al- Vinahari, Dessy Kusuma Wandayani Goeyardi Warsiman Wike Wike Wike, Wike