Improving the Critical Thinking Ability of Students of Vocational Schools Using Portable Multi CDI Ignition Systems based Virtual Reality

Abstract

Improving critical thinking skills is imperative in 21st century education, especially at the Vocational High School (SMK) level. This article highlights the limited level of mastery of critical thinking among vocational school students, especially in the fields of engineering and the motorbike business. The proposed approach to improve these skills involves the use of a multi-CDI portable motorcycle ignition system trainer in problem-based learning. Through the Problem Based Learning approach, students are invited to identify damage, explain the cause, apply repair procedures, analyze repair results, and evaluate the results. The use of appropriate media and learning methods is recognized as the key to creating unique interaction patterns, bringing a cognitive dimension to the learning process. The student-center approach is the main focus, because it is considered a key factor in improving students' critical thinking skills in vocational schools. Thus, this article proposes concrete and relevant solutions to advance the critical thinking skills of vocational school students, especially in the fields of engineering and the motorbike business.