Abstract:

This research is aimed at studying the methods, techniques, and frequencies of activities used by classmates to improve students’ critical thinking skills. The study was formed by 618 class teachers from 28 primary schools identified by random sampling method. The study was also conducted with 16 class teachers. The research in which the combined research method is applied has been developed by researchers as a data collection tool for the methods, techniques and events of critical thinking and the use of the frequency survey and interview form. The 18th edition is made up of a triple liquid type. The other tool for data collection in the study, the semi-configured conversation form consists of five open end questions. The study applied percentage and frequency analysis to the analysis of quantitative data. Qualitative data is analyzed using visual analysis technique.  The study found that the method used by teachers was "Problem Solution" (63.9%); the technique was "Question Answer" (88.7%); the most commonly used method was "Example Event Study" (13.8%); and the technique was "Six Hat Thinking" (51.1%) The study found that the problem with which teachers often experience when applying these methods and techniques was the "interestlessness of parents" (86.9 percent). The reasons why teachers prefer the methods and techniques they frequently apply are that they take less time in crowded classes, that they fit the student level, that they make it easy to learn, that they make it permanent to learn, that they develop creativity, that they make it possible to think about topics, and that they make it possible for students to be active.

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