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Critical thinking skills of prospective chemistry teachers in chemistry learning with Ethno-Socio-Scientific issues integrated inquiry

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study aims to develop a valid and practical Ethno-SSI integrated inquiry strategy to improve the critical thinking skills of prospective chemistry teachers. The research method used is Plomp’s research and development model, with a convenience sampling technique obtained from a sample of 52 prospective chemistry education teachers at one of the universities in Indonesia. Data was collected through observation, a critical thinking test, and a questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out qualitatively and quantitatively. The results of strategy development obtained a new syntax called OETACA (orientation, exploration, transformation, argumentation, conclusion, and application) with a content validity score of 0.83 and construct 0.93. The results of improving critical thinking skills on a small scale get an N-Gain score of 0.7 in the high category supported by the perceptions of prospective chemistry teachers who strongly agree (43%) and agree (41%) to implement the Ethno-SSI integrated inquiry strategy in chemistry learning in the classroom.

Source: Eclética Química

DOI: 10.26850/1678-4618.eq.v50.2025.e1575

Authors: Ratna Kumala Dewi, Sri Rahayu, Muntholib Muntholib, Woro Sumarni

Institutions: State University of Malang, Universitas Islam Negeri Sayyid Ali Rahmatullah Tulungagung, State University of Semarang

Language: English

Topic: Science Education and Pedagogy

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi