Socratic Thinking Learning Model Based on Contemporary Wayang Media as a Project to Strengthen Pancasila Student Profiles

Abstract

This study aims to develop a socratic thinking learning model based on contemporary puppet media as a project to strengthen the profile of Pancasila students at SMP Iskandar Muda in Medan city. The socratic thinking learning model is a form of attitude and action in responding to curriculum changes which are in fact the achievements of the Pancasila student profile by improving students' critical thinking skills, by asking questions, analyzing arguments, and exploring ideas in depth, this has an impact on student achievement at the level of evaluating information or learning that is oriented towards critical thinking skills. This approach emphasizes dialogue and discussion between students, which facilitates the exchange of ideas and perspectives. By discussing, students learn to listen, appreciate the views of others, and build better arguments. Socratic thinking skills are students' abilities in the art of thinking through thinking skills, asking and answering. So the socratic thinking model is an involvement that tends to be more interactive and participatory in the learning process. When combined with contemporary puppet media to activate the learning process in the classroom, it can create a comprehensive and holistic learning atmosphere, because the media introduces themes or concepts that will be discussed through stories raised in puppet shows can be a starting point for asking questions that encourage students to think critically about the values ​​contained in the story, such as justice, courage, and cooperation. This is oriented towards the achievement of the Pancasila student profile. The research method used is a qualitative method with data collection through FGD, interviews and documentation. The analysis technique uses triangulation which combines several pieces of information from informants or teacher and student participants and then draws in-depth and meaningful conclusions. The findings are that schools must be able to design a coherent teaching and learning implementation program with the independent learning curriculum, so that the accuracy of the achievement of the Pancasila student profile is right on target with indicators of faith, devotion to God Almighty and noble character, independence, mutual cooperation, global diversity, critical and creative reasoning. Through contemporary puppet media, teachers are invited to build critical thinking in students in the imagine value stage so that they can describe the achievements of lifelong learners who produce skilled human beings who have the ability to analyze situations in real life. The Socratic thinking model and contemporary puppet media prepare students to face challenges and make informed decisions in the future. In the context of education in Indonesia, the combination of this model and media is in line with the strengthening of Pancasila values ​​in the Pancasila student profile indicators holistically by forming individuals who are not only academically intelligent but also have good character, by activating discussion and reflection, supporting holistic learning by combining cognitive, affective, and social aspects.