The Influence of the Problem-Based Learning Model on Knowledge Competence and Critical Thinking Skills of Students at Madrasah Aliyah BPD Desa Iha, Huamual District, West Seram Regency, Regarding Conflict

Pengaruh Model Problem Based Learning Terhadap Kompetensi Pengetahuan dan Ketrampilan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Madrasah Aliyah BPD Desa Iha Kecamatan Huamual Kabupaten Seram Bagian Barat Tentang Konflik

Abstract

This study aims to determine the influence of the problem-based learning model on students' knowledge competence and critical thinking skills regarding inter-village conflict. The research design used is an experimental design with a pretest-posttest randomized control technique. The research population includes all 11th-grade classes at Madrasah Aliyah BPD (Village Management Agency) Iha, Maluku Province, which consists of three courses. The sample consists of two classes: XI 2, as the experimental class implementing the problem-based learning model, and XI 3, as the control class implementing the direct instruction model. The analysis of students' knowledge competence and critical thinking skills was conducted using a t-test. The results show that the descriptive analysis indicates that the problem-based learning model effectively enhances students' knowledge competence and critical thinking skills based on the following factors: (1) student activity levels are categorized as active, and (2) learning outcomes mastery is achieved. It is evidenced by a significance value of 0.000 ≤ 0.05 and a t-value (5.637) ≥ t-table (1.688). It indicates that there is a significant difference in the post-test mean scores, with the problem-based learning model being more effective than the direct instruction model in improving knowledge competence and critical thinking skills.