Effectiveness of Multi-Matobe Integration in Social Studies Learning to Enhance Critical Thinking Skills

Rasimin Rasimin(1), Muh Zuhri(2), Muhammad Hamsah(3), Nurchamidah Nurchamidah(4), Ali Miftakhu Rosyad(5),

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46843/jiecr.v3i4.336


(1) Universitas Islam Negeri Salatiga, Indonesia
(2) Universitas Islam Negeri Salatiga, Indonesia
(3) Universitas Islam Negeri Salatiga, Indonesia
(4) Universitas Islam Negeri Salatiga, Indonesia
(5) Universitas Wiralodra Indramayu, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the Multi-Matobe learning strategy in enhancing elementary-school students' critical thinking skills. The research population was elementary school students in Salatiga, Indonesia. Using purposive sampling, 160 students were chosen as samples. The research has a Randomize Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. Students' critical thinking skills are measured by a validated test containing real religious tolerance issues. Data were analyzed using Paired Samples t-test. The results showed that the integration of Multi-Matobe learning is effective in enhancing students' critical thinking skills. The contribution of this research is that students can think critically and have a tolerance to face global competition by integrating the Multi-Matobe strategy in schools.

Keywords

strategy, multiculture, tolerance, social studies learning, critical thinking

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