Model Pembelajaran Discovery Learning dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Peserta Didik Tingkat SMA: Literature Review
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Education plays a strategic role in shaping high-quality, creative, and globally adaptive human resources. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the Discovery Learning model in enhancing critical thinking skills among senior high school students, based on a synthesis of relevant prior research. A literature review method was employed, analyzing five scientific articles retrieved from the Google Scholar, Garuda, and Semantic Scholar databases, published between 2020 and 2025. The findings indicate that Discovery Learning consistently demonstrates effectiveness in improving students’ critical thinking abilities. The model’s impact is further optimized when integrated with innovative instructional media, such as E-Books, NeuroModel, Liveworksheet, and Student Worksheets (LKPD). The systematic phases of Discovery Learning, from stimulation to generalization, have been shown to comprehensively develop all components of students’ critical thinking skills. Based on these findings, Discovery Learning is recommended as an innovative and effective instructional strategy for fostering critical thinking competencies aligned with 21st-century learning demands
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