Is there a need for an e-module focused on contextual teaching and learning to improve student critical thinking? A preliminary examination into needs assessment

The aim of this study was to analyze electronic modules in improving 21st century skills on the background of problems that exist at SDN 03 Negeri Batin in class III, namely the lack of use of teaching materials in the learning process which associated with daily life as learning resources, teachers merely used learning textbooks as the only learning resource. This study used descriptive qualitative research. Questionnaire data collection obtained through questionnaire and documentation. The data analysis method used was data reduction, data presentation and conclusion. Questionnaires were given to 13 teachers and calculated using the Likert scale formula. The results of the study indicated that creativity and innovation of 82.82% and it was considered as feasible, critical thinking and problem solving consisted of 81.41% which showed feasible, communication and collaboration consisted of 87.82% which considered as feasible.