PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) DENGAN PENDEKATAN CONTEXTUAL TEACHING AND LEARNING (CTL) TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS

Abstract

This study was backgrounded by students’ low critical thinking skills, that caused by the use of inappropriate teaching models. This study intended to discover the effect of the Problem Based Learning model, using the Contextual Teaching and Learning approach on students’ mathematical critical thinking skills. The method that used was literature review, in a way of involved examining various relevant scientific articles obtained from Google Scholar. Data collection was conducted through a literature review and analysis of previous research findings. The result of the study shows that Problem Based Learning which combined with Contextual Teaching and Learning approach is effective in improving students’ critical thinking skills. This thing was showed by improved learning outcomes, higher rates of mastery, and significant differences between the experimental and control groups in most studies. In the other hands, the implementation of Problem Based Learning and Contextual Teaching and Learning aligns with constructivist theory, which emphasizes student engagement in constructing knowledge through experience and real life connections. Thus, the Problem Based Learning combined with Contextual Teaching and Learning approach can serve as an effective alternative teaching method to increase students’ critical thinking skills.