The Effect of Problem Based Learning Model Accompanied with Virtual Reality Media on Science Learning Outcomes and Critical Thinking in Grade VI Students in Elementary Schools

One of the factors that can influence students’ science learning outcomes is the learning model and learning media applied by the teacher. The extent to which the influence of the learning approach and media on students’ science learning outcomes needs further research. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to test how the influence of the Problem Based Learning model and virtual reality learning media on science learning outcomes in grade VI Elementary School students. To answer the research problem, a Quasy Experimental research design with a Nonequivalent Control Group Design pattern was applied. The population of this study included 56 grade VI elementary school students using a purposive sampling technique. The research data were collected using a test instrument. After the data was completely collected, the data were analyzed using the t-test data analysis technique. The results of the study showed that there was a positive influence of the learning model, namely Problem Based Learning and Virtual Reality Media on learning outcomes and Critical Thinking of grade VI Elementary School students.