Flipped Classroom Method to Build Students' Critical Thinking Skills: A Study on the Indonesia Language and Literature Research Methodology Course

The transformation of higher education is essential to improve the quality of learning in line with technological advances, primarily through IT-based learning. One method that is considered adequate is the flipped Classroom, which creates a student-focused learning environment. This study aims to apply the flipped classroom method in learning language research methodology to develop students' critical thinking skills. The research method used is qualitative descriptive with a natural observation type. Data was obtained from observation of learning implementation, literature review, and interviews with lecturers and students. The analysis technique applied is content analysis with an explanatory approach. The study results show that learning language research methodology occurs in two environments: at home and in the classroom. At home, students learn through videos, slides, and e-books. In class, students discuss and clarify material with lecturers and peers based on the material that has been studied previously at home. This method can build students' critical thinking skills.