STRATEGI GURU PENDIDIKAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERFIKIR KRITIS MELALUI KONSEP HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS (HOTS) DI SMA ISLAM ALMAARIF SINGOSARI MALANG

Abstract

This research is motivated by the reality in the field which shows that critical thinking becomes a reference in achieving learning objectives. Because apart from being a reference in the sustainability of learning objectives to achieve achievement, critical thinking will also be the forerunner for students to face problems in the ral life. Therefore, educators must also apply learning strategies that refer to critical thinking with concept of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). This study uses qualitative methods and type of case study. In research, data collection techniques used interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis uses data condensation, procedures, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Search results conducted by researchers include: first, PAI teacher in datermining strategies to improve critical thinking skills, namely by planning such as making lesson plans that lead to the HOTS concept, implementing learning for students critical thinking, and evaluation of students and learning. Second, efforts to improve critical thinking skills are giving assignments that involve critical thinking students, students can collaborate between students in learning activities. Third, the concept of HOTS is critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem solving and decision making.