Journal of Digital Learning and Education
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): AUGUST

Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Problem-Based Learning on High School Students' Critical Thinking Abilities in Biology Education

Ummi Kalsum Harahap (Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia Jalan Prof. Dr.Hamka, Air Tawar, Padang, 25132, Sumatera Barat)
Ganda Hijrah Selaras (Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia Jalan Prof. Dr.Hamka, Air Tawar, Padang, 25132, Sumatera Barat)
Ardi Ardi (Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia Jalan Prof. Dr.Hamka, Air Tawar, Padang, 25132, Sumatera Barat)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2023

Abstract

Every individual should possess the ability to think critically, making it imperative to foster this process starting from school. The purpose of this research is to analyze previously published studies to conclude on the success of the problem-based learning model in enhancing high school students' critical thinking skills in biology education. The research methodology employed is meta-analysis, where the researcher combines the outcomes of prior studies to obtain a comprehensive overview of the success of the problem-based learning model in enhancing critical thinking skills among high school students in biology education. The research findings indicate that the implementation of the problem-based learning model in biology education at the high school level can indeed enhance students' critical thinking abilities. This is evident from the comparison between pretest and posttest results, revealing an average increase of 0.17%. While this falls within the weak effect category, it still demonstrates a positive impact of Problem-Based Learning on students' critical thinking skills. The utilization of the Problem-Based Learning model contributes significantly to the cultivation of students' critical thinking skills in the context of biology education.

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Journal Info

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jdle

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Subject

Computer Science & IT Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

Journal of Digital Learning and Education (JDLE) aims to provide a forum for researchers, educators, teachers, trainers and other practitioners to present their latest research papers, case studies, reviews, and short communications in the field of Digital Learning and Education. The journal ...