Analysis of the Flipped Classroom Model on Students' Critical Thinking Skills

The role of education is very important in improving human resources. The purpose of education is to prepare students to be able to develop and apply knowledge. This study analyzes students’ critical thinking skills using the flipped classroom model. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. Data were collected through class observations and interviews. The results of the study show that the use of the flipped classroom model can help shorten learning time in class, that learning is not boring, the students’ analytical ability increases, as well as their ability to work together and communicate. Keywords: flipped classroom, critical thinking skill