Learning management process of social studies teachers in the development of critical thinking among students in the 21st century

The 21st century global society is an information society that comes with advances in technology and communications. Accordingly, the learning management process of social studies teachers requires a modification to reflect the changing social conditions by focusing on the need of developing learners with critical skill. Critical thinking skill is a fundamental part of the thinking of other levels and the path to better advancing intelligence of students in the new era in leading a life in a modern society. Students are often faced with different situations in daily life that require a proper thinking in the identification of what should or should not be done to enable the students to solve problems by their own. However, by not indulging in naïve, ignorant beliefs or agreeable with others without reason, such beliefs are dependent on the experiences and opportunities that have been opened to them. In this way, students can be exposed to the opportunity and gain the experience with explicit behavior in a sustainable manner.