E_Newspaper Literacy-Based Learning Model to Optimize Students’ Critical Thinking/Problem Solving in Higher Education Institutions

The aims of this research are: 1) To design a learning model for the Introduction to Accounting course based on E_Newspaper Literacy to optimize students’ Critical Thinking / Problem Solving Skills in higher education institutions, 2) To produce a valid learning model for the Introduction to Accounting course based on to optimize students’ Critical Thinking / Problem Solving Skills in higher education institutions. E_Newspaper Literacy-Based Learning Model were developed by using ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate). For the first year of the research, it only focuses on the development stage. The instruments of data employed were in the form of observation sheets and questionnaires. The developed model was validated by experts in education, accounting, language, and info-graphics. The feedback and suggestions to improve the model were given in written forms. The results of this study are 1) The current learning model used for the Introduction to Accounting course has not yet optimized students' critical thinking / problem solving skills, 2) E_Newspaper Literacy-Based Learning Model was designed to optimize students’ Critical Thinking / Problem Solving Skills, 3) The valid design of E_Newspaper Literacy-Based Learning Model for Introduction to Accounting course to optimize students’ Critical Thinking / Problem Solving Skills has been achieved.