STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN INOVATIF UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA KELAS XI DI MADRASAH ALIYAH AL FATAH BANJARNEGARA

Abstract

Innovative learning strategies play an essential role in encouraging active student participation and strengthening critical thinking skills in the learning process. This study aims to describe the implementation of innovative learning strategies in class XI of MA Al Fatah Banjarnegara, analyze the improvement of students' critical thinking skills after applying these strategies, and identify supporting and inhibiting factors during the implementation. This research employed a descriptive qualitative approach through observations, interviews, and documentation, involving the principal, teachers, and eleventh-grade students as research subjects. The findings indicate that innovative learning strategies have been effectively implemented through various activities such as group discussions, debates, project-based learning, and problem-solving. These strategies have positively contributed to the enhancement of students' critical thinking skills, reflected in their ability to analyze issues, construct arguments, and provide logical reasoning. Supporting factors include teacher competence, a conducive school environment, and high student motivation. However, challenges such as limited learning facilities, differences in student abilities, and insufficient time allocation for complex learning activities remain barriers to optimal implementation.