STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN PROJECT BASED LEARNING DALAM MEMBENTUK KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN ILMU PENGETAHUAN ALAM DAN SOSIAL DI KELAS III MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH

Abstract

This study aims to examine the implementation of the Project Based Learning strategy in developing students’ critical thinking skills in the Integrated Science and Social Studies (IPAS) subject at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Nahdlatul Ulama Polowijen, Malang City. This research employed a qualitative approach with a case study design to obtain an in-depth understanding of the learning process. The participants of this study included the head of the madrasa, the third-grade IPAS teacher, and third-grade students. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed using the interactive analysis model proposed by Miles and Huberman, which consists of data collection, data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The credibility of the data was ensured through triangulation techniques. The findings indicate that the implementation of Project Based Learning in IPAS learning involves three main stages: planning, implementation, and learning outcomes. In the planning stage, the teacher analyzed learning objectives and prepared instructional materials such as teaching modules, student worksheets, and assessment instruments. The implementation stage involved guiding questions, group work, project activities, group discussions, and project presentations. One of the projects carried out by students was a simple ice cream making experiment to demonstrate the concept of changes in the state of matter. The results show that Project Based Learning encourages active participation and supports the development of students’ critical thinking skills, as reflected in their ability to observe, analyze experimental results, and draw conclusions based on their findings.

Keywords: Critical thinking skills, project based learning, science and social studies.