Development of Kolb Experiential-Based Learning Tools to Improve Research Literacy and Critical Thinking Skills of Students in the Educational Research Methodology Course
Abdul Hasan Saragih, Abdul Muin Sibuea, & Keysar Panjaitan

Universitas Negeri Medan

Abstract

The problem of this research is that students are required to have the ability to learn problem solving and critical thinking. Developing students^ problem-solving skills requires a suitable learning model in research methodology courses. The critical thinking skills of students remain relatively low. This research aims to: (1) produce effective Kolb experiential-based learning tools to improve research literacy and critical thinking skills- (2) know the feasibility level of Kolb experiential-based learning tools- (3) know the level of practicality of Kolb experiential-based learning tools- (4) know the level of effectiveness of Kolb experiential-based learning tools- and (5) know the ability of research literacy levels and critical thinking skills of students. Methods This research is research and development (R&D) and was developed using the ADDIE model. This research was conducted in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Education, Mechanical Engineering Education, and Automotive Technology Education Study Programs, Faculty of Engineering, Unimed Academic Year 2024/2025, in the 5th semester of the Educational Research Methodology course. The subject of development research is Kolb^s experiential-based learning device development procedure in expert groups, namely: learning material experts, learning media experts, instructional design experts, and graphic design experts. Students and lecturers as subjects of development research in validation groups and individual trials, small group trials, and field trials. The results of the research are shown in the feasibility tests of expert validation and student trials and practicality tests based on peer response data (lecturer team) and students, as well as effectiveness tests shown on student learning outcomes

Keywords: Learning Tool- Experiential Kolb- Research Literacy- Critical Thinking Skills- Educational Research Methodology

Topic: Multimedia and e-learning system