Systematic review of problem based learning research in fostering critical thinking skills

Critical thinking is one of the essential skills for learning in the twenty-first century. One strategy to encourage critical thinking skills in learning is to use a learning model that can educate these abilities. The study's conclusions indicate that the only form of training that can aid students in fostering their critical thinking skills is problem-based learning. The purpose of this research is to review articles from indexed journals that explore how well PBL model foster critical thinking skills. This paper discusses aim to describing the research findings that have been tried and published in good reputation daily articles during the past 5 years (2018 – 2022), while mindful of the importance of critical thinking skills to students and the use of PBL models to develop critical thinking skills. The data in this study is focused on data related to problem-based learning models and critical thinking skills in the field of social science. This study is a particular kind of literature study investigation employing the PRISMA method, which has four parts (identification, screening, eligibility and included). It was discovered from the identification, screening, and eligibility results of hundreds of article journals and twenty one papers were gathered from various journal publications. Based on the study's findings, research on the PBL model and critical thinking skills is mostly conducted in universities among numerous Asian nations, with Indonesia accounting for the biggest share. Science is a subject that is extensively researched utilizing quantitative methods. Additionally, it was discovered that other variables were being included in PBL research, in addition to critical thinking skills. It is clear from the results of the review of journal papers that the PBL model can fostering critical thinking skills.