Efforts to Improve Children's Thinking Skills Through the Application of Think Pair Share Learning Strategies

Abstract

One of the learning strategies that is often used in education is the think pair share learning strategy. The think pair share learning strategy has a very positive impact on improving student learning outcomes. The think pair share learning strategy provides opportunities for students to think in answering questions, and help each other by forming discussion groups and fostering a sense of cooperation in groups. This study aims to describe the think pair share strategy to foster students' thinking skills in the achievement of learning Indonesian in elementary school-age children. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive study method. The data collection technique is through direct field practice in teaching. Based on the results of research on the influence of think pair share learning strategies on student learning outcomes, namely: (1) Students can work together in groups and can share knowledge with other friends. (2) Students can also differentiate from the assignments given by the class teacher.