Systems thinking in biology: reflections of 21st century skills Leo Muhammad Taufik (ab*), Ari Widodo (b), Nuryani Y. Rustaman (b)
a) Science Education, Muhammadiyah University of Cirebon
Jl. Tuparev No. 70A Cirebon, 45153, Indonesia
*leotaufik.edu[at]gmail.com
b) Department of Natural Sciences Education, School of Postgraduates, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, 40141, Indonesia
Abstract
Creating a learning environment that can facilitate the development of 21st century skills is a major challenge for pedagogical educators and researchers. 21st Century skills are identical to higher order thinking labels. Systems thinking is one of the 21st century skills recommended by various literatures to be developed in science learning. Systems thinking is categorized as high-level cognitive skills as well as critical thinking skills and creative thinking. This article aims to provide a framework about systems thinking in biology as a reflection of 21st century skills. Systems thinking that is relevant to the specific identity of biology is very potential to be studied more deeply by considering recommendations and relevant research results. Strengths, limitations and recommendations from a number of previous studies can be used as a consideration to conduct research related to systems thinking, especially in implementing systems thinking as an intervention in learning biology.
Keywords: 21st century skills; Thinking skills; Systems thinking
