The Effectiveness of Problem Based Learning on Students' Ability to Think Critically

Abstract

This research aims to describe the effectiveness of implementing Problem based learning in an effort to develop students' critical thinking abilities. One of the advantages of the Problem based learning model is that it is able to train students to use various concepts, principles and skills that they have learned to solve the problems they are facing. The results of this research are that students' critical thinking skills can develop, because the critical thinking skills observed in this research are the ability to identify, analyze, solve problems, think logically, make appropriate decisions, are not easily provoked and can draw conclusions carefully