Blended Learning Model for Deaf Students on Developing Critical Thinking in Higher Education

Abstract

The use of technology in learning can develop skills and provide separate learning support for children with special needs such as deaf children who are enrolled in higher education institutions. One of the skills that can be realized with the involvement of technology is critical thinking, which is one of the expected skills in the 21st century. To meet these demands, learning activities must of course continue to adapt to technological developments and be designed to meet needs and characteristics. Technology-based learning innovations can be realized in a instructional model. One of the technology-based instructional models that are currently widely used is the blended learning model which is the best pairing of face-to-face and online learning. This instructional model supports students to learn more actively and independently and requires students to be skilled at adapting to technology. This development research aims to produce a mix learning model to improve the critical thinking skills of deaf students in higher education. The development is carried out using the 4D model which begins with the define stage by conducting a needs analysis, design and development.