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Investigating the Impact of Problem-Based Learning on Students’ Critical Thinking and Learning Autonomy in the Context of Primary Education Alken Irwan; Dzuhrotul Ulumiyah; Dinda Dinda; Nurul Saila; Maymunah Andrayni
Journal of Innovation and Research in Primary Education Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Papanda Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56916/jirpe.v5i1.2831

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This study investigates the impact of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model on students’ critical thinking skills and learning autonomy in primary education, addressing the limited empirical evidence examining the simultaneous development of these competencies at the elementary school level in Indonesia. The research was conducted in a public elementary school in Bram Itam District involving two sixth-grade classes, Class VI A and Class VI B, each comprising 21 students. A quasi-experimental design with a pretest–posttest control group was employed, using a critical thinking test and a learning autonomy questionnaire as data collection instruments. The results indicated a substantial improvement in the experimental group compared to the control group, with mean critical thinking scores increasing from 68.10 to 84.29 and learning autonomy from 70.43 to 86.05. Independent samples t-test analysis revealed significant differences between groups for both critical thinking (t = 3.42, p < 0.05) and learning autonomy (t = 3.76, p < 0.05). These findings demonstrate that PBL effectively enhances analytical reasoning and self-regulated learning among elementary students. The study supports the integration of PBL as a strategic instructional model to promote higher-order thinking and independent learning in alignment with 21st-century educational demands and the Kurikulum Merdeka reform.
PENGARUH MODEL PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING TERHADAP LITERASI SAINS DAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR PADA MATERI INTERAKSI MAKHLUK HIDUP Dian Rafika; Lukmanul Hakim; Dinda Dinda; Muhammad Isa; Maisura Maisura
Edumedia : Jurnal Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Vol 10 No 1 (2026): Edumedia: Jurnal Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan
Publisher : Universitas Kapuas

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51826/edumedia.v10i2.1910

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh model Problem-Based Learning (PBL) terhadap literasi sains dan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa sekolah dasar pada materi interaksi makhluk hidup. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain quasi eksperimen tipe pretest-posttest control group. Sampel penelitian terdiri atas 38 siswa kelas IV yang dibagi ke dalam kelas eksperimen dan kelas kontrol. Instrumen penelitian berupa tes literasi sains dan berpikir kritis yang telah diuji validitas dan reliabilitasnya. Data dianalisis melalui uji normalitas, homogenitas, dan uji hipotesis menggunakan independent sample t-test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara kedua kelompok dengan nilai signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05. Rata-rata posttest kelas eksperimen lebih tinggi dibandingkan kelas kontrol, dengan nilai effect size sebesar 1,38 untuk literasi sains dan 1,45 untuk kemampuan berpikir kritis yang berada pada kategori besar. Selain itu, hasil N-Gain menunjukkan peningkatan pada kelas eksperimen berada pada kategori sedang, sedangkan kelas kontrol pada kategori rendah. Dengan demikian, model Problem-Based Learning terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan literasi sains dan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa sekolah dasar.