Project-Based Learning Integrated with Design Thinking Approach to Improve Students’ Critical Thinking Skill

Abstract

21st century learning requires students to be able to think critically and be able to solve about the problems around them. The skills required by these 21st century students are referred to as 21st century skills. To be able to practice critical thinking skills and problem solving in learning, lecturers or learning facilitators can use certain learning methods that can accommodate these skills. One of the appropriate learning methods to apply in this regard is the project-based learning method. Besides, there is also a thinking approach that can be involved to the project-based learning method. It is design thinking approach. Design thinking approach can help students to be able to think structured from the preparation until the project done. It can be happened by integrating the design thinking framework to the project-based learning syntax. Project-based learning methods integrated with design thinking approach make a holistic and detailed learning method for students in achieving learning goals. Then, it is also predicted to improve students' critical thinking skills, as project-based learning methods work.