The Implementation of the ICARE Learning Method (A Study of History Instruction on the Roots of Democracy in Indonesia in Fostering Students’ Critical Thinking Skills at SMA Negeri 1 Tamansari, Bogor)

Abstract

The aim of the research is to determine the application of the ICARE learning method (Study on learning history material on the roots of democracy in Indonesia in cultivating critical thinking skills in class XI IIS students at SMA Negeri 1 Tamansari Bogor). The method used is qualitative, by means of observation, interviews and tests. Furthermore, data analysis, contextual data includes four procedures, namely: Verbatim, data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions and verification. The results of this research conclude that the application of the student-centered ICARE learning method provides more effective and optimal learning outcomes. It can foster students' critical thinking skills to encourage students to provide critical thoughts, ideas and opinions