Improving the Critical Thinking Skills of Elementary School Students Through TPACK-Based Learning Ika Yatri, Endry Boeriswati, Totok Bintoro
Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Abstract
Abstract: This research is motivated by the fact that critical thinking skills are one of the important competencies that need to be developed in elementary school students. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of using a TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge)-based learning approach in improving students^ critical thinking skills. The research method uses a quantitative methodology with one experimental class of 22 students. The results of the study show that TPACK-based learning can affect the critical thinking skills of elementary school students, both in the low, medium, and high groups. Other data is evidenced from students^ responses to TPACK-based media in terms of language, media display, implementation, and materials. It can be concluded that TPACK-based learning can influence students^ critical thinking skills very well.
