Science Literacy Skills Among Primary School Teacher Education Students Based on Critical Thinking and Science Process Skills

Abstract

With a focus on critical thinking and science process skills in the context of science education, this study aims to assess the science literacy abilities of students enrolled in the Primary School Teacher Education (PGSD) program. 53 PGSD students from Yogyakarta State University were chosen for the study using a complete sample technique, which is quantitative in nature. A subjective test was used in the data collection process. IBM SPSS Statistics 24 was utilized to aid in the data analysis process.. The findings suggest that: 1) Science process skills have a similarly strong positive link with and influence on students' science literacy abilities; and 2) Critical thinking skills are considerably and positively related to and influence students' science literacy abilities. According to the report, science courses in higher education should emphasize developing critical thinking abilities by encouraging mastery of science process skills and making use of appropriate teaching models and methodologies.