Abstract
This study aims to train the creative thinking skills of vocational school students in physics learning by implement the mind mapping based creative problem-solving. This study used experimental methods with one-shot case study design. The population of this study was class X SMK Pelayaran Wira Samudera Semarang. The sample was 30 students selected by purposive sampling technique. The instrument used in this study was student discussion sheets and four items of essay tests. Each item essay test represents an indicator of creative thinking skills. There are learning media used to support learning activities such as powerpoint, Macromedia Flash, and students’ discussion sheets. The results showed the average creative thinking skill of students in physics learning was 58.33% in the sufficient categorized. The highest percentage of that result found on fluency indicator and the lowest found on elaboration indicator. These can conclude that students’ creative thinking skills can trained by implementation of mind mapping based creative problem solving, but not optimally.
Highlights
Creative thinking skills have strategic values in the 21st century (Songkram et al, 2015)
Creative thinking skills are defined as skills required on almost all subjects (Heilmann, Korte 2010)
Creative thinking skills can be obtained through education and learning in schools (Cachia et al 2010; Dyer et al 2011)
Summary
Creative thinking skills have strategic values in the 21st century (Songkram et al, 2015). Creative thinking and creativity become one of important skills to be obtained to adapt to rapid changes of globalization (Gencer, Gonen 2015). Creative thinking skills are defined as skills required on almost all subjects (Heilmann, Korte 2010). Creative thinking skills can be obtained through education and learning in schools (Cachia et al 2010; Dyer et al 2011). Creative thinking skills are important to be empowered in school because it is one of the skills to be able to live functionally and meaningfully (Trilling, Fadel 2009)
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