Rational Thinking Skills Research Articles

Research on the Phenomenon of Acceleration in Mathematics during the Primary Period in China

Mathematics education plays a pivotal role in the learning process of primary school students, significantly influencing their numerical comprehension, logical thinking abilities, and the development of their worldviews, life perspectives, and values. However, as social progress accelerates and the concept of "accelerated education" becomes more prevalent, there is an increasing concern regarding the impact of acceleration in mathematics learning in primary schools on children's overall development. However, there is a gap in academic research. Based on existing literature, this paper reveals that acceleration in mathematics learning in the primary period deviates from children's cognitive developmental patterns and hampers their proximal development to some extent. Moreover, it does not foster long-term growth in rational thinking skills or scientific spirit and intelligence. This study proposes several suggestions to address this phenomenon effectively, like encompassing innovative teaching methods, improving teaching content, and interdisciplinary evaluation approaches. These recommendations include selecting appropriate teaching materials and cultivating a classroom environment that encourages questioning. The aim is to provide essential theoretical foundations for national policymakers while harnessing the potential of mathematics education to bridge existing academic gaps.

Efektivitas Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Reciprocal Learning (RL) Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran SKI Di Kelas VIII MTsS Thawalib Gunung Padang Panjang

This research was motivated by the large number of students who scored below the KKM in the History of Islamic Culture subject at MTsS Thawalib Gunung Padang Panjang class VIII. To help solve this problem, researchers are interested in trying out a Reciprocal Learning learning model to improve student learning outcomes. This learning model will enable students to help students so that they are able to jointly use rational thinking skills and emotional awareness, to understand feelings, values, attitudes and behavior patterns. This research was conducted from November 8, 2023 to December 18, 2023. This research was an experimental study with a Randomized Control Group Posttest Only Design. The population in this study was class VIII MTsS Thawalib Gunung Padang Panjang. The sample was selected purposively from a certain population. Researchers chose class VIII C as the experimental class, and class VIII A as the control class. The instrument used is a test. To test the research hypothesis, the researcher used the t-test and processed the data using SPSS. Based on data analysis, the tcount results are greater than ttable. tcount is 3.180 and ttable is 1.679 with the average value of the experimental class being 84.38 and the control class being 72.57. So it can be concluded that the Reciprocal Learning learning model is effective on student learning outcomes in the Islamic Cultural History subject.

Qualitative and Quantitative Study on Students’ Critical Thinking of Conceptual E-Scaffolding in Blended Learning Context

Critical thinking skills are one of the rational thinking skills that students really need in solving problems or conveying ideas. In fact, students' critical thinking abilities are still relatively low. A feasible alternative for developing students' critical thinking skills is by implementing electronic-based scaffolding. This research uses mixed methods with an explanatory research design. The experimental group received conceptual treatment of e-scaffolding blended learning with the Problem-Based Learning model and the control group received no additional treatment. experimental group and control group, the research subjects were first semester students of IKIP Budi Utomo Malang. Because there were two research groups, 46 students were included in the control group. The instruments used in this research were pre-test and post-test. The pre-test consists of 18 multiple choice items with a reliability coefficient of 0.735 and the critical thinking post-test consists of 14 essay questions with a reliability coefficient of 0.762. In addition, semi-structured and think aloud interview guidelines were also used. Quantitative data was obtained from the distribution of pre-test and post-test questions. Meanwhile, qualitative data was obtained from semi-structured interviews and think aloud. Quantitative data was then analyzed using parametric ANACOVA analysis while qualitative data was analyzed using a path analysis model. The results of the research show 1) the critical thinking abilities of students who learn with conceptual e-scaffolding in blended learning in Problem-Based Learning are higher than students who learn with conventional methods, 2) the application of conceptual e-scaffolding in Problem-Based Learning. The link map form in the Problem Based Learning model has a positive effect on students' critical thinking abilities. This is reflected in the behavior and way of thinking of experimental group students which shows the development of critical thinking skills during the learning process. Apart from that, conceptual e-scaffolding in the form of a link map helps students obtain information easily and use it in understanding concepts in geometric optics material

PEMANFAATAN MEDIA GOOGLE FORM DALAM MENINGKATKAN LAYANAN GURU PEMBIMBING PADA PROGRAM PELAYANAN BIMBINGAN KELOMPOK

This study explores the utilization of Google Forms for supervising teachers in conducting group guidance services, its impact on the services provided, and the facilitating and hindering factors at SMA Negeri 12 Jambi City. Employing a qualitative phenomenological research approach, the study outlines five stages involved in using Google Forms for group guidance: orientation/introduction, formation, transition, work, and final stage. The findings reveal that utilizing Google Forms brings about changes in rational thinking, self-motivation, self-confidence, and communication skills among supervising teachers. The supporting factors for implementing Google Forms include its practicality, effectiveness, and innovative use of technology in counseling activities within the independent curriculum. However, obstacles include slow wifi network, student distractions with cellphones, and a lack of emotional connection with students

Analisis Hasil Penerapan Model Kooperatif Tipe Jigsaw Dalam Pembelajaran PPKn Untuk Mengatasi Masalah Kecemasan Akademik

This research discusses the paradigm shift in the teaching of Pancasila and Citizenship Education (PPKn) from a conventional teacher-centered and cognitive-focused approach to a student-oriented approach using the cooperative learning model known as the jigsaw method. The aim of this study is to investigate the outcomes and challenges that occurred after implementing the jigsaw cooperative model to address academic anxiety issues experienced by 12th-grade students. This research utilized a descriptive study with a qualitative approach conducted at SMA Negeri 6 Karawang in the academic year 2023/2024. The research findings indicate that the jigsaw cooperative learning model has proven to be successful and effective in addressing the academic anxiety issues faced by 12th-grade students. The results obtained showed improvements in student participation, comprehension of the material, social skills, emotional control, self-understanding, and rational thinking skills during the learning process. However, the research also identified some challenges in implementing the jigsaw cooperative model, such as disruptions from other groups and differences of opinion among students. In conclusion, the jigsaw cooperative learning model is considered an effective solution for addressing academic anxiety among students in the context of PPKn education. This shift in approach highlights the role of teachers in creating a student-centered learning environment, allowing students to develop holistically and overcome their learning challenges. This research makes a significant contribution to enhancing the quality of PPKn education in addressing the phenomenon of academic anxiety.

EXPLORING THE TRANSFORMATIVE EFFECT OF PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING MODELS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS ON STUDENTS' RATIONAL THINKING ABILITY ACROSS GENDER

The rational thinking abilities of students require development through effective learning strategies. This study investigates the effectiveness of a STEM-based Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model in enhancing students' rational thinking abilities, with consideration for gender differences. This research uses a quantitative approach and a quasi-experimental design. Data analysis involved the application of Two-Way ANOVA and Scheffe tests utilizing SPSS software. Participants consisted of Class VII students from MTs Ma'arif Balong Ponorogo. The findings indicate the following: (1) the initial rational thinking abilities of the experimental and control groups were comparable; (2) the STEM-based PBL model demonstrated superior effectiveness in improving students' rational thinking skills when compared to conventional learning methods; (3) no significant disparity in rational thinking abilities were observed between male and female students; (4) an interaction effect between the learning model and gender was detected, influencing students' rational thinking abilities. Specifically, female students displayed superior rational thinking abilities when exposed to the STEM-based PBL model. Conversely, no gender-based discrepancy in rational thinking abilities was observed among students utilizing the conventional model. These findings underscore the potential of the STEM-based PBL model as an alternative approach to foster students' rational thinking abilities.

Analisis Multimodal pada Teks Iklan untuk Mengidentifikasi Aspek Ketulusan Iklan

This study aims to analyze the sincerity aspect of Indonesian and Korean advertisements through multimodal analysis. This study uses a content analysis research method using the FCB Grid Model on several products, namely fast food, tobacco, and telecommunications. The selection of ad samples was carried out based on the FCB Grid Model. The results of the study show that some products such as tobacco and fast food are included in the category of products that involve low emotions and thoughts when consumers consider these products. However, telecommunications products fall into the category of products that involve high rational thinking skills, thus requiring serious consideration from consumers. Other findings show that there are several semantic and pragmatic expressions that make consumers confused in choosing a product. The most frequent violations found in products are false expressions and explanations that lead consumers astray. In addition, other violations are expression omissions, exaggerated expressions, fictitious, and omission of important information, thus making consumers feel lost in choosing products.

ANALYSIS OF STUDENT'S RATIONAL THINKING ABILITY IN A CAREER PERSPECTIVE IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS (STEM)

The ability to think rationally is the ability that a person has based on real events so that he is able to solve problems with a reasonable mindset that can be accepted by reason. The STEM approach is an approach that combines four fields of science, namely Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics which is interesting to apply in science learning, which is able to provide experience and lead to career fields. This study aims to determine the students' rational thinking skills towards the career perspective of the STEM field. The research method used is a qualitative method with the type or design of naturalistic research. Data were collected by observation, documentation and in-depth interviews (In Depth Interview) which were conducted on 7 selected informants. The data that has been obtained is then analyzed using the Miles & Huberman model which consists of three stages, namely 1) Data Reduction 2) Data Presentation 3) And Drawing Conclusions, research analysis is assisted by Nvivo12 Software for the coding process to determine the category of rational thinking skills and answers that according to the interview. Based on the results of data analysis shows that students have a tendency to be creative in processing a product with the ability to imagine and the ability to imagine that applies the ability to imagine and imagine. Students have a tendency to have a career in the fields of Science, Engineering and Technology so that students have the desire to have a career in the biotechnoplaner field.

Implementasi Pendidikan Holistik Islami Pada Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di Sekolah Dasar Muhammadiyah Bojong Gede Bogor


 This study aims to examine and analyze the implementation of the Islamic holistic education paradigm in Bojong Gede Muhammadiyah Elementary School Bogor. The research method uses qualitative research based on qualitative paradigms, strategies, and model implementations. Qualitative research aims to gain a general understanding of social reality from the participant's perspective. Sources of data in this study are words, actions, and written sources. Respondents in the study were principals, teachers and students of the Bojong Gede Muhammadiyah Elementary School, Bogor. Data were collected in three ways, namely: in-depth interviews (indept interview), observation (observation), review of documentation. Data analysis was carried out through inductive analysis, then formulating meaning on the basis of the analysis to the next response to find the theme. The results showed that Islamic holistic education in Islamic Religious Education learning at Muhammadiyah Elementary School Bojong Gede Bogor can help students develop: intellectual intelligence, spiritual intelligence, emotional intelligence and physical intelligence. Developing intellectual intelligence includes developing an honest, consistent, and open attitude. Developing intellectual intelligence includes developing rational thinking skills and acting rationally in accordance with the goals to be achieved. Developing emotional intelligence includes developing the ability to recognize one's own feelings and the feelings of others, the ability to motivate oneself and the ability to manage emotions. Developing physical strength includes developing skills to apply Islamic teachings which require eating and drinking nutritious, thayyib, and halal food. The implementation of Islamic holistic education is carried out by applying cooperative learning teaching methods, presentation methods and simulation methods. Conclusion; implementation of the holistic education paradigm in learning Islamic Religious Education plays a role in developing: intellectual intelligence, spiritual intelligence, and emotional intelligence and physical strength of students through learning interactions.
 Keywords: Learning, Islamic Religious Education, Holistic Education

Konsep Pendidikan Akal pada Kurikulum Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) Tingkat Sekolah Dasar (SD)

This paper discusses the concept of intellectual education and how to implement it in the PAI curriculum at the Elementary School (SD) level. The research procedure used in this study is library research, and uses qualitative methods. The data collection techniques in this study use documentation techniques. Meanwhile, in analyzing the data, the author uses content analysis techniques. This study found that the concept of Intellectual Education in the PAI curriculum is an idea or idea that is structured in a curriculum document as a guide for educators in guiding, training and forming critical, logical, systematic and rational thinking skills, so that students develop into human beings who believe, are pious. , and have good character. The continuity of the PAI curriculum in containing the concept of reason education as an important part of character educators in the KBK, KTSP, and 2013 Curriculum, all of which are interconnected in their development and complement each other.

MANAJEMEN PENGEMBANGAN PENDIDIKAN KETERAMPILAN DALAM ISLAM

Skills education is a necessity that must be owned by individuals in the era of globalization. This is because life skills are prioritized over knowledge, so an effective management and development system is needed. This paper aims to analyze the management of skills education development in Islam. This research uses a qualitative approach with a literature study method. Reference material is a tool for analyzing and testing the validity of the data. The results of this study indicate that the life skills needed by human resources are (1) general life skills (personal skills, rational thinking skills, social skills, and interpersonal skills) and (2) specific life skills (academic skills and vocational skills). Furthermore, efforts that must be made in developing skills education include reorienting learning, providing vocational skills and reforming educational institutions in terms of management and learning culture. Finally, extracurricular design as an effort to develop student skills education.

Profile of rational thinking ability skills and student learning motivation in physics learning

Based on observations in the field, the learning process of Physics is still teacher-centered and does not provide opportunities for students to build their own knowledge through rational thinking skills. The research aims to describe the profile of rational thinking skills and student motivation. The research method used descriptive research with a single case design for the 32 students of SMPS AL WASHLIYAH 8, who are studying temperature and heat. The technique sampling used accidental sampling or convenience sampling. The results showed that students’ rational thinking skills were still low, aspects of students’ remembering, classifying and evaluating skills were at the highest achievement with percentages of 94%, 95%, and 95% respectively, aspects of generalizing skills were in the medium category with a percentage of 70 %, while the aspect of comparing and analyzing skills is in the very low category with percentages of 30% and 48%, respectively. The student’s learning motivation profile includes the variables of persevering in facing tasks, being tenacious in facing difficulties, showing interest, and independent learning showing results in the medium category. Based on the results of the study, it is necessary to conduct an in-depth experimental study to see the success in improving the rational thinking skills of junior high school students in learning physics.

Disputing Irrational Belief in Adolescent Using Cognitive Simulation: A Case Study

The adolescent problems discussed in individual counselling sessions vary widely. The approach the counsellor uses has an effect on the way the problem is solved and the follow-up determines the recurrence of the same problem. The use of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy focuses on aspects of irrational thinking as the root of individual problems. This article examines the case of a teenager and then determines the existing irrational thought patterns. This study uses a qualitative case study method by analyzing the counselling process. This study concluded that adolescents with emotional maturity tend to be potentially irrational by "demanding" and "awfulizing". This article recommends that educators outside of school and at school improve the rational thinking skills of adolescents through various awareness education.

Dignity of Severely and Terminally Ill Persons at the End of Life. Theoretical Framework for Empirical Research

The content of the concept of dignity and its application in empirical health research is widely debated and there is no consensus on the issue. The aim of this article is to provide a theoretical framework for empirical research on the assessment of the dignity of people with severe and incurable diseases at the end of their lives. Although the results of qualitative research in various countries show that the concept of dignity significantly correlates with indicators of autonomy, we argue that even if a relational autonomy approach that, compared with the classic concept of authonomy, is more reliable, still it addresses individual self-determination as a core element. So, the relational autonomy perspective disregards individuals who have lost rational thinking skills. Therefore, in research on the dignity of people with severe and incurable diseases, autonomy can be considered as a necessary but not sufficient component of operationalization of the concept of dignity. In our view, the relational authonomy approach could be supplemented with the care ethic approach. It leads to de-universalization of care needs, takes into account sociocultural context, individual situatedness, etc. We argue that the relational perspective which integrates the care ethic approach enables researchers to reveal multivocality of dignity which must become a central premise of dignity research.

Prison-based Entrepreneurial Education Programs & the Muslim World: A Review and Research Agenda

Prison-based educational reforms can play a critical role in successful inclusion of convicted persons back in societies. Prior work on this topic suggests that most government agencies predominantly focus on conventional skill-training programs and ignore the entrepreneurial learning and training programs. Consequently, many prisoners yet again opt for criminal-activities once free because of limited jobs available for conventional skills and potential employers’ discriminatory attitudes toward ex-prisoners. Entrepreneurship scholars suggest that offering entrepreneurship-based skills and training programs to the prisoners can restrain them from repeating criminal behavior because self- employment as an occupational career path can help overcome potential employers’ discriminatory attitudes, and these entrepreneurship programs can improve self-awareness, rational thinking and social skills. However, much work on entrepreneurial education for prison reforms and criminal rehabilitation is done across the western world and our understanding is limited on this topic from the perspective of the Islamic world. In the current study, we aim at reviewing the literature available on prison entrepreneurial programs among selected member states of the Organization of Islamic Corporation (OIC) to shed light on the trends and progress of incorporating entrepreneurship in jail reforms.

PERAN DINAS SOSIAL DALAM MEMBENTUK LIFE SKILL ANAK JALANAN DI KOTA SERANG

The purpose of this study: 1) to determine the Role of the Social Service in Shaping the Life Skill of Street Children in Serang City 2) to find out the Activities carried out by the Social Service in Shaping the Life Skill of street children in the City of Serang 3) to find out the Obstacles experienced by the Social Service in forming Life Skill of street children in Serang City. The method used: descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The instruments used: observation, interviews, and documentation. Research subjects: Serang City Social Service and Street Children in Serang City. The results of this study indicate that the Role of Social Services in Shaping the Life Skill of Street Children in Serang City through self-knowledge, rational thinking skills, social skills, academic skills, and vocational skills provided by social services in training program activities aimed at street children have the skills or abilities, able, and skilled to maintain the survival and development in the future. Activities undertaken by the Social Service in Forming Life Skills of street children: hindering activities and leadership training activities. Barriers experienced by the Social Service in forming Life Skills of street children: internal and external barriers which include internal obstacles in the submission of programs and target participants, external barriers include barriers to screening / blocking street children, it is difficult to change the mindset of street children and parents who are blocking follow-up process in handling street children.

EFFECTIVENESS OF BLENDED LEARNING BASED ON CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK IN IMPROVING RATIONAL THINKING ABILITY OF STUDENTS

This research is motivated by efforts to increase capacity, especially in learning science through increasing rational thinking skills. One learning model that can be used to improve students' rational thinking skills is a blended learning model based on constructive feedback. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of constructive feedback based blended learning models on students' rational thinking abilities on science subjects excretory system material. This type of research is a quasi-experimental design using pre-test and post-test. The population of this research is VIII grade students of SMPN 4 Ponorogo. As a sample, class VIII-G was randomly selected as the experimental class and class VIII-F as the control class. Data analysis used t-test with the help of SPSS 23 software. The results of the analysis showed that the students' rational thinking ability data were normally distributed and had a homogeneous distribution. T-test results show that H0 is rejected, so it can be concluded that the rational thinking skills of students in the experimental class are better than students in the control class. This shows that the blended learning model based on constructive feedback is effective in improving students' rational thinking skills.

The Application of the Polyvagal Theory to High Conflict Co‐Parenting Cases

Families, litigants, lawyers, advisors embroiled in cases of complex divorce with child contact issues, manage many stressors at once. Participants involved with these types of cases are often exhausted and burned‐out from the long‐term battles of prolonged litigation. The inability to problem‐solve or even communicate effectively reflects the chaos and traumatic stress of the experience and can be seen as a hallmark of this population. When people are consistently stressed, there is a breakdown of communication skills that can create an immunity to receiving help from any direction. Often all parties involved appear to be both hyper‐alert to potential threat, and hyper‐reactive to one another: no one feels safe. Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory is premised on the idea that neuroception plays a key role in the nervous system's ability to assess danger in the environment. Neuroception is a neurophysiological response that does not involve cognitive processing. When cognitive processing is not involved, the result may lead to misinterpretation of, and an inability to accurately assess situations: executive functioning including rational thinking and communication skills are lost to physiological response. Rather than evaluating families and individuals involved in the aforementioned complex divorce cases through the lens of pathology, Polyvagal Theory explains their behavior as an adaptive stress reaction. Utilizing Polyvagal Theory offers a promising path to treatment with these families and diminishing the poor communication and the heightened emotion, assisting practitioners in understanding the impact of neurobiological response in managing stress and trauma. Applying Polyvagal Theory to court involved populations can help both litigants and practitioners recognize the role of the autonomic nervous system, providing the opportunity to understand, to self‐regulate, and to improve communication and decision making.

Developing Rational Thinking Through Modern or Contemporary Drama in English Literature

This research paper discusses how rational thinking in terms of English Literature could be developed or enhanced through modern and contemporary drama. This research paper consists of the presentation to point out the areas of English Literature in which rational thinking can be developed by means of modern or contemporary drama. It also points out how literature can be used as an instrument for vocabulary build up and individual personality development. It throws light upon and draws attention to the deeds done by People in political power or those in administration Modern or contemporary Drama can alter whatever people or masses needed to change. Education has the same capacity. The imparting of the content matter of English literature through Modern or Contemporary drama keeps the population informed of the social and political issues, through the performances of these drama the people can handle problems. They can easily face challenges and develop a logical way of reacting. The masses seem empowered and aware which makes it easy to convey and implement. Modern and Contemporary drama has potential in English Literature since it reaches the masses through a convenient and conducive way. This research paper intends to interweave together all the features of rational thinking skills, Modern and contemporary drama in the light of English Literature.

The Effectivness of Problem Based Learning Teaching Model to Increase Students’ Rational Thinking Skills

Problem Based Learning is learning that is delivered by presenting a problem, asking questions, facilitating investigation, and opening dialogue. This study aims to determine the effect and effectiveness of PBL learning models on students' rational thinking skills and students’ responses to the learning process applied. The research design used was one group of time-series designs. The population of the study was all students of XI Science class MA Hubbul Jiron NW Pringgarta, while the samples were 21 students of XI Science class in the MA. The Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model was applied to the sample class by three learning series that began with a pretest and ended with a posttest. Students' rational thinking skills are measured using a test in the form of multiple-choice questions with 23 items that have been validated and tested. The effectiveness of the Problem Based Learning model in improving students’ rational thinking skills is obtained through normalized gain analysis of pretest and posttest scores. The results of the study showed that the PBL learning model is effective to improve students' rational thinking skills with the average normal gain values (N-gain) is 0.57, and questionnaire analysis showed 97% of students enjoyed PBL learning. Students are highly motivated to participate actively in the learning process. Keywords: Problem Based Learning, Rational Thinking Skills DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23960/jpf.v8.n1.202009