Correlation Between Critical Thinking and Reading Ability and Literacy among University Students

Abstract

This study aims to determine the relationship between critical thinking skills and reading skills in Islamic Education students at UNIPDU. The theory used in this study is Jean Piaget's theory of Constructivism. The study population was 122 Islamic Religious Education students at UNIPDU who were categorized as fond of Reading, marked by frequent visits to the library/reading room. The research sample was 70 students. This study uses a quantitative approach with a correlational design. The variables of this research are critical thinking ability as the independent variable and Reading ability as the dependent variable. The data collection technique uses a test for each respondent who is the research sample. The data analysis technique uses product moment. The analysis results show a positive relationship between critical thinking skills and Reading ability in UNIPDU Islamic Religious Education students, although the relationship is low.