Skripsi
The effect of self-directed learning model on critical thinking ability and learning independence in geography subjects / NASYWA SALSABILA
Abstrak
The problems in geography learning are difficulties in submitting and providing answers related to material and teacher-centered learning activities. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the self-directed learning model affects students rsquo critical thinking ability in geography subjects and whether the self-directed learning model affects students rsquo learning independence in geography subjects. This study employs a quasi-experiment design with a pre-test post-test control group. Data collection methods include written test of essay questions about critical thinking ability and questionnaires regarding learning independence. The participants in this study consisted of class X-3 as the experimental class and class X-1 as the control class with each class comprising 34 students. According to the findings of the Mann-Whitney U hypothesis test that the critical thinking ability has an Asymp. Sig value of 0 000. Thus Asymp. Sig lt 0 05 indicates that the self-directed learning model has an significant impact on students rsquo critical thinking ability in geography subjects. Meanwhile the Asymp. Sig value for learning independence is 0 000. Thus Sig lt 0 05 indicating that the self-directed learning model has an significant impact on learning independence in geography subjects. The findings of this study indicate that the syntax of the self-directed learning model namely implementation and evaluation as well as the syntax of identifying learner abilities and learning resources affects critical thinking ability. Meanwhile the syntax that affects learning independence is the syntax of identifying learner abilities and learning resources. Thus this study is supposed to make a significant new insight in understanding the self-directed learning model as an endeavor to enhance critical thinking ability and learning independence in geography subjects