Path analysis of self-regulation, social skills, critical thinking and problem-solving ability on social studies learning outcomes

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of Self-Regulation, Social Skills, Critical Thinking, and Problem-Solving Skills on Social Learning Outcomes. This research used a quantitative approach, survey methods, and path analysis techniques. The participants were class V students throughout Jakarta from November 2015 to October 2016, with a total of 250 students. The research instrument to measure students' critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and social learning test results was multiple-choice tests, while to measure self-regulation and social skills were using a non-test instrument in the form of a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used descriptive analysis and path analysis by testing the significance of the path coefficient using the independent sample t-test. The results showed there was a positive direct effect of self-regulation, social skills, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills on social studies learning outcomes on learning outcomes. This research implied that efforts to improve social studies learning outcomes began with improving self-regulation strategies, practicing social skills, developing critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills.