Integrating Computational Thinking and Spirituality in Developing Students’ Critical Thinking: A Comparative Study of Indonesia and Malaysia

Susilawati, Samsul ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8312-8151, Supriyatno, Triyo ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6833-4555, Yasin, Ahmad Fatah and Asmawati, Rika Inggit (2026) Integrating Computational Thinking and Spirituality in Developing Students’ Critical Thinking: A Comparative Study of Indonesia and Malaysia. Jurnal Ilmiah Peuradeun, 14 (1). pp. 413-438. ISSN 2443-2067

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Abstract

Global educational challenges demand the development of critical thinking through approaches that
integrate cognitive and ethical dimensions. This study examines how computational thinking and
spirituality contribute to the development of students’ critical thinking skills in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Using a quantitative design, data were collected from university students in both countries and analyzed
through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The analysis reveals that
computational thinking plays a more influential role in shaping students’ critical thinking in Malaysia,
reflecting the strong emphasis on analytical and digital reasoning in instructional practices. In contrast,
spirituality makes a stronger contribution in the Indonesian context, underscoring the importance of
moral and spiritual values in supporting reflective and ethical reasoning. These differences highlight the
role of cultural and pedagogical contexts in shaping cognitive development. Ultimately, the study
demonstrates that integrating computational thinking and spirituality provides a holistic framework
for strengthening students’ critical thinking, offering relevant implications for curriculum design
and educational policy in higher education.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Computational Thinking; Critical Thinking; Spirituality; Higher Education; Cross- National Study.
Subjects:	13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130202 Curriculum and Pedagogy Theory and Development
Divisions:	Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teaching Training > Department of Teacher Education for Islamic Primary Schools
Depositing User:	Samsul Susilawati
Date Deposited:	11 Feb 2026 09:42

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