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Year: 2023 | Month: January | Volume: 10 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 553-560

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20230164

Development of E-modules to Improve Critical Thinking Skills of Grade IV Elementary School Students

Dewi Anjarsari1, Sri Wardani2, Agung Tri Prasetya3

1Program Magister, Mahasiswa Pendidikan Dasar, 2,3Program Magister, Pendidikan Dasar,
Universitas Negeri Semarang, Kota Semarang, Indonesia

Corresponding Author: Dewi Anjarsari

ABSTRACT

The use of science material textbooks in the digitalization era needs to be developed into supplement teaching materials that are packaged electronically. Science learning is required to contain a combination of theory and practice to improve critical thinking skills. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of E-modules in improving students' critical thinking skills. The method used is Research and Development (RD) with a 4D model with stages of define, design, develop, and disseminate. Inkiri-based e-modules using inquiry syntax, there are materials, educational games, inquiry-based student worksheets are the main characteristics of inquiry-based E-module media that are developed.  Based on the results of the study, the average score percentage of the validity of inquiry-based e-modules by material experts and media experts was obtained at 91.94% with details of material expert validation of 92.38% and media experts of 90.5% so that it can be used. Teacher and student responses to the practicality of inquiry-based e-modules

Keywords: [E-modules, Inquiry, Critical Thinking]

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