THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DEEP LEARNING TO IMPROVING THE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Objective: The purpose of this study is to analyze the feasibility and effectiveness of deep learning tools for training students' critical thinking skills. Method:
The type of research used is R&D development research with a 4-D model consisting of four stages, namely Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. Data collection techniques consist of questionnaires, observation, and documentation. The research subjects were 40 fifth-grade students at Muhammadiyah 2 Tulangan Elementary School. Results: Based on the feasibility test, the Learning Module validation test scored 4.2 (96%) and the Student Worksheet scored 4.1 (95%) with a status of highly valid, while the critical thinking skills test scored 3.9 (97%) with a status of valid. The effectiveness test with the results of the N-Gain average analysis was in the high category. It can be concluded that the deep learning learning tools is suitable and effective for training students' critical thinking skills. Novelty: Deep learning provides learning opportunities to train 21st-century skills. Education in the era of the 4.0 revolution is a necessity that schools in Indonesia must implement to prepare students for 21st-century skills.