Digital Literacy and Communication in History Learning: Integrating Entrepreneurial Values to Develop Students Creativity and Critical Thinking

Abstract

The study in this article is directed to examine how the integration of entrepreneurial values in history learning contributes to the development of students' creativity and historical thinking skills. This study uses a qualitative approach with a literature study method (library research). Data sources come from journal articles, reference books, and various scientific publications relevant to history learning, creativity, historical thinking skills, and entrepreneurship education. Data collection is carried out through documentation studies, while data analysis uses content analysis techniques through the stages of data reduction, categorization, interpretation, and synthesis of findings. The results of the study show that entrepreneurial values, such as creativity, innovation, independence, problem-solving skills, courage in making decisions, and adaptive mindset, can be integrated into history learning through contextual, participatory, and student-centered activities. This integration can be realized through project-based learning approaches, digital storytelling, the use of digital media, analysis of historical sources, and the development of history-based creative products. These learning activities contribute to increasing students' creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration, while strengthening the skills of analysis, interpretation, evaluation of evidence, and historical reflection. This study shows the conceptual relationship between entrepreneurial values, creativity, and historical thinking skills that have tended to be discussed separately. The findings of the study confirm that history learning has the potential as a pedagogical space that is not only oriented towards the mastery of historical knowledge, but also on the development of 21st century competencies through the integration of entrepreneurial values and strengthening historical thinking skills. Thus, the integration of entrepreneurial values can be a relevant pedagogical strategy to develop students' creativity, high-level thinking skills, and adaptive character in facing the challenges of 21st century life.