PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) LEARNING MODEL TO IMPROVE CRITICAL THINKING: BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

Abstract

This research aims to identify trends in research publications on Problem-based learning models that improve critical thinking. When a search was carried out using Scopus data search regarding "Problem-Based Learning" plus "critical thinking from data from the last 10 years between 2014 and 2024, it was found that research on Problem-Based Learning and critical thinking learning models is increasingly developing and becoming more widespread and applied. To be able to see what research is relevant regarding the Problem-Based learning model and critical thinking, bibliometric analysis is carried out. This research uses bibliometric analysis assisted by R software. The results of the analysis show that data from 2014 to 2024 has been published in 569 Scopus journals. Research on Problem-Based Learning learning models and Critical Thinking is increasing every year; in 2014, there were only 31 Scopus articles. Until 2023, research in this field will continue to increase to 68 Scopus articles. This could mean that this research is increasingly in demand and applied in educational applications.