Abstract
Many new learning models in the 21st century have emerged in improving students' academic skills, one of which is research-based learning (RBL). This pedagogic and constructivist model connects research and learning in improving students' critical thinking skills (CTS). The results of the study show that studies in empowering students' CTS using RBL are still limited. Therefore, exploration and deeper measurement of CTS with the RBL model were carried out through this study. The purpose of this study was to improve students' CTS using the RBL learning model. The results of the ANCOVA test showed that there was an effect of the RBL model in improving students' CTS. Descriptive data also shows that the average value of CTS is 72.70 using RBL, while students who take part in learning using conventional models show an average value of critical thinking skills of 58.30. Thus, RBL can be recommended in increasing the CTS of elementary school students in science learning.
Highlights
Learning in the 21st century requires students to have good conceptual and skills to live in the future
Descriptive data shows that the average value of CTS is 72.70 using research-based learning (RBL), while students who take part in learning using conventional models show an average value of critical thinking skills of 58.30
Based on the data analysis and discussion results, it can be concluded that learning using the RBL model affects students' CTS
Summary
Learning in the 21st century requires students to have good conceptual and skills to live in the future. Global data informs that the United States Ministry of Education ordered to declare 4C as an essential skill needed by an individual in collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical skills in students from kindergarten to grade 12 (Kettler, 2014). They believe in 4C, individuals who can communicate well with their peers and collaborate with their environment in harmony can think creatively and critically to face new environments (Bağ & Gürsoy, 2021). It can be seen from nonwestern academics voicing their support for the inclusion of critical thinking in education. Research studies on critical thinking have been carried out in several countries such as Iran, Vietnam, Jordan, Turkey, Nigeria, South Korea, Oman, Taiwan, and even Indonesia. (Solihati & Hikmat, 2018)
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