The Effect of Logical Argument Recomposition using Triangular Logic Model on Critical Thinking Compared to Conventional Method

Abstract

The terms critical thinking and logical reasoning are highly valued in schools, at work, or in daily life. Critical thinking consists of five mutual skills of analyzing arguments, assumptions, deductions, inference, and interpreting information. This research explores the effects of using a logical argument recomposition approach on the skills of critical thinking compared to the conventional method. The effect of logical argument recomposition exercise and each category of critical thinking are also explored. To collect preliminary data, a pilot study was conducted recruiting undergraduate students at an Indonesian university. The Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal (WGCTA) assessment is used to measure the change in students' critical thinking skills. The results indicated that: 1) TLM exercise possibly has a positive effect on improving the skill of critical thinking; 2) TLM exercise has an influence on three of the five critical thinking categories of WGCTA. 3) Students give a very strong agreement in their opinion on using TLM-based exercise as a tool to improve their critical thinking skills.