Enhancing Critical Thinking and Learning Autonomy Through the Integration of Catur Pramana Approach in Natural and Social Sciences Interactive Learning Materials

Abstract

This research investigates the influence of integrating interactive teaching materials based on Catur pramana principles on elementary school students' critical thinking and learning autonomy in Natural and Social Sciences (IPAS). This study employed interactive learning material, critical thinking, learning autonomy, and catur pramana theories. Employing a Quasi-Experimental design with a post-test-only control group design, two Grade IV classes were selected using a statistical matching technique. Data were collected through pre- and post-tests measuring critical thinking abilities and questionnaires assessing learning autonomy. The test and questionnaire showed that the experimental group had better critical thinking and learning autonomy than the control group. Besides, the quantitative analysis using descriptive statistics and MANOVA also revealed significant effects of integrating Catur pramana-oriented interactive teaching materials on students' critical thinking and learning autonomy in IPAS subjects. This study concludes that implementing interactive teaching materials effectively improves elementary students' critical thinking and learning autonomy. The findings suggest that integrating these materials presents a promising approach to enhancing elementary school students' critical thinking and learning autonomy.