Higher Order Thinking Skills at Moral Learning

Abstract

Higher order thinking skills need to be owned by someone who lives in the 21st century, to deal with the constantly changing environment and complex challenges. Aspects of thinking skills are also needed to determine moral actions in the sphere of character. Such thinking skills include critical and reflective thinking about the value attached to someone behavior. This study aims to examine the effect of problem-based learning model and learner independence on the ability of higher order thinking skills in learning Morals. This study uses a quantitative approach with the students of SMPN Purwakarta. The experimental design was used in this study to pilot the Problem Based Learning model. Data collection was done through tests and questionnaires. Data were analyzed with 3 x 2 factorial design. This research concludes problem-based learning and independence have positive and significant influence on higher order thinking skills of students of SMPN Purwakarta. Problembased learning and learner independence is an important aspect in the effort to improve the skills of higher order thinking in learning Morals.