The development of think together about science in society (TToSS) learning model to increase critical thinking skill in science lesson

Abstract

This article discusses of how TToSS learning model is used to increase the critical thinking skill in science. The critical thinking is an skill to think rationally in assesing something in which before deciding or doing something. Critical thinking is a thinking skill that can be trained, so that this skill can be learn and developed. The development model used in this research is the 4-D development model. The question used in the experiment is development question that refers to train the critical thinking of students that is suitable with their age development. The first sintax model of TToSS is Think Alone; a stage of giving the illustration of the problem to stimulate the critical thinking skill of the students. The second stage is Think Together; the student with his/her group discusses about the problem given. The third stage is Share and Discuss, in this stage the students do the presentation of the result of the group discussion with entire groups in the classroom. The fourth stage is Evaluating; in this last stage the teacher evaluates all the activities during the lesson and corrects all misconception that might occur on the presentation and discussion.