CRITICAL THINKING RATIONALISM IN THE THEMATIC LEARNING OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

The purpose of this discussion is to refer to how to explain how data about critical thinking rationalists in thematic learning of elementary school students. Rationalism teaches that knowledge is obtained by way of thinking.  This study uses a descriptive qualitative method, where the approach used is a phenomenological approach, involves existing methods such as interviews, observation, utilization and documentation. The analysis technique is in the form of reducing data, presenting data and drawing conclusions along with explanations. Analyzing critical thinking levels, namely analyzing problems, exploring, setting strategies, solving problems, evaluating. The learning outcomes obtained in the fourt grade thematic learning with the theme of always saving energy indicate that the level of critical thinking carried out by the teacher is still relatively low, there are still many students experiencing difficulties when solving problems. Students are able to evaluate with tests with less than optimal results, namely there are 50% of the number of students whose scores are still below the KKM