Implementation of Problem Based Learning (PBL) Model to Improve Critical Thinking Skills in PAI Learning

Abstract

The problem based learning (PBL) learning model is learning that is obtained through a process towards understanding the resolution of a problem. In this learning, it involves students to actively solve problems in learning so that students will gain direct experience in learning activities. The subjects in this study were class VIIIA students, totaling 23 students. The purpose of this study was to analyze the process of teaching and learning activities with the problem-based learning model in PAI learning to improve students' critical thinking skills. The chosen research method is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques with observation. The results of the research are 1) Researcher observation activities, 2) Researchers carry out the learning process with stages: preliminary activities, core activities, and closing learning activities. The conclusion from the research is that the implementation of the problem based learning (PBL) learning model in PAI learning is very suitable to be implemented in learning activities because this model can improve students' critical thinking skills in learning.