<![CDATA[Critical thinking is one of the essential competencies students need to face the challenges of 21st-century learning. However, previous studies have indicated that critical thinking skills in basic education still require improvement through appropriate learning models. This study aimed to analyze research trends and the implementation outcomes of the Read, Answer, Discuss, Explain, and Create (RADEC) learning model in relation to critical thinking skills in basic education. This study employed a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method based on the PRISMA guidelines. Data were collected from scientific articles published between 2021 and 2025 and selected according to predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria, resulting in twelve articles for analysis. The findings revealed that research on the RADEC learning model has continued to grow, focusing on the development of critical thinking skills in basic education. The synthesis results showed that the implementation of the RADEC learning model contributed to improving students’ abilities to analyze information, evaluate problems, solve problems, and communicate arguments through active engagement in the learning process. This study contributes to the literature by providing a comprehensive synthesis of research trends and implementation outcomes of the RADEC learning model as a reference for developing critical thinking-oriented learning in basic education.]]>
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