STEM-Based Learning Using Assemblr Edu to Improve Students’ Critical Thinking Skills; A Case Study in Elementary School

Abstract

The presence of the 21st century has profoundly demanded a paradigm shift of learning practices to develop the 21st century skills. STEM based learning assisted by Assemblr edu in STEM-based learning can be effective practical implementation to improve students’ critical thinking skills. This study aims at investigating the practical use of Assemblr edu to improve students’ critical thinking skills in SD Negeri Pagowan 01. This study used quantitative case study. To collect the data, this study used observations and semi-structured interviews. Based on the results of data analysis, it was found that STEM based learning assisted by Assemblr edu had positive effects on the students’ critical thinking skills at SD Negeri Pagowan 01. It was evidenced by the students’ testing that most students were able achieve critical thinking standards in analyzing driving questions, follow-up questions, collecting information, evaluating information, evaluating arguments, reasoning, providing alternative answers. Moreover, the results of semi-structured interviews showed that most students had positive perceptions on the use of Assemblr edu in STEM-based learning. In short, the practical use of Assemblr edu in STEM-based learning has profoundly improved students’ critical thinking skills in SD Negeri Pagowan 01.