UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERFIKIR KRITIS MURID DALAM PENDIDIKAN PANCASILA MELALUI MEDIA TTS di SMPN 19 MALANG

Abstract

This study aims to improve students' critical thinking skills in Pancasila Education through the use of Crossword Puzzle (TTS) media in Grade VII at SMPN 19 Malang. This study employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach conducted in two cycles, with each cycle consisting of planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection stages. The subjects of the study were 28 seventh-grade students at SMPN 19 Malang. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, while the data were analyzed descriptively by comparing the development of students' critical thinking skills during the initial condition, Cycle I, and Cycle II. The results showed that the use of Crossword Puzzle media combined with group discussions, stimulating questions, and contextual problems improved students' critical thinking skills. Based on the observation results, students' critical thinking skills increased from an average of 35% in the initial condition to 60% in Cycle I and 86% in Cycle II. The improvement was reflected in students' ability to identify problems, provide logical reasons, analyze information, evaluate answers, and draw conclusions. The use of Crossword Puzzle media also increased students' involvement in the learning process, confidence in expressing opinions, discussion activities, and collaborative skills. Therefore, Crossword Puzzle media can be used as an interactive and contextual learning medium to improve students' critical thinking skills in Pancasila Education.