THE ROLE OF TEACHERS IN IMPROVING CRITICAL THINKING IN MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH

Abstract

This research is entitled “The Role of Teachers in Improving Critical Thinking in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah’. The researcher wants to portray the concept of the teacher's role on the critical thinking ability of students. The research aims to find out what happens in Kalibagor Madrasah Ibtidaiyah. Critical thinking is a process where a person thinks deeply, is able to solve problems, is able to develop the information he has and is an ability that students must have in the 21st century. This research uses a descriptive type of qualitative method. The subject of this research is the teacher in the Madrasah. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis techniques use the stages of data condensation, data presentation, data verification. The results showed that teachers play an active role in 80% of students ' efforts to improve students' critical thinking. They are active in learning activities, have high motivation in learning, and often ask critical questions to the teacher. This research shows a significant positive influence with efforts to provide analytical questions, problem-based learning, project-based learning, guidance, supervision, and motivation.