Problem-based learning with metacognitive prompts for enhancing argumentation and critical thinking of secondary school students

Marthaliakirana, Angsoka Dwipayana, Suwono, Hadi, Saefi, Muhammad and Gofur, Abdul (2022) Problem-based learning with metacognitive prompts for enhancing argumentation and critical thinking of secondary school students. EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 18 (9). pp. 1-15. ISSN 1305-8223

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Abstract

Science education in the 21st century emphasizes the development of argumentation and critical thinking (CT) skills for socioscientific issues (SSIs), which students can also apply to any subject, such as biology. This study aimed to determine the effect of problem-based learning with metacognitive prompts (M-PBL) on students’ argumentation and CT. This study employed a quasi-experimental design using a pre- and post-test non-equivalent control group. A total of 121 11th-grade students majoring in science and biology participated in this study. Participants were divided into three groups and were tested under different PBL: (1) M-PBL, 23 males and 22 females; (2) H-PBL (high-intensity problem-based learning), 15 males and 20 females; and (3) L-PBL (low-intensity problem-based learning), 26 males and 15 females. Argumentation and CT skills in M-PBL were compared with H-PBL and L-PBL. Results show that students engaging in M-PBL biology learning had higher levels of argumentation and CT skills. Students’ argumentation and CT skills were significantly improved through M-PBL, and thus should be considered by teachers when restructuring lessons in a problem-solving class setting.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	argumentation; critical thinking; metacognitive prompts; problem-based learning
Subjects:	13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130202 Curriculum and Pedagogy Theory and Development 13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130212 Science, Technology and Engineering Curriculum and Pedagogy
Divisions:	Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences > Department of Biology
Depositing User:	Muhammad Saefi
Date Deposited:	08 Aug 2022 15:08

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