Students’ Habits of Mind Profiles of Biology Education Department at Public and Private Universities in Pekanbaru, Indonesia

Abstract

The habit of mind is the habit of smart thinking when facing certain situations. Structured and continuous learning can improve smart thinking. The research aimed to acquire habits of mind (HoM) profiles of Biology Education students in Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia. The study was done in three universities, namely Riau University, Islamic University of Riau, and Lancang Kuning University. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with 497 samples. The data were obtained using questionnaires consisting of three components, i.e., self-regulation,critical thinking, and creative thinking, which were then distributed into 60 items. The data were analyzed using the descriptive quantitative method. The research showed that the HoM of Biology Education students could be categorized as adequate at around 71.96%. The highest percentage was found in Y students university followed by Z students university, whereas the lowest rate was found in X university. Self-regulation was the highest component of minds of habit in this research followed by creative thinking, while critical thinking was placed the last. It can be concluded that HoM Biology Education students in Pekanbaru were categorized as adequate. In addition, the findings of the research can be used as a reference for the universities in general and the lecturers in particular to design appropriate teaching and learning strategies.