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This study was conducted focusing on critical thinking ability development through the application of mixed techniques and a series of mini-lecture, KWL/T-P-S, and presentations. The samples of this study were two groups of 3rd-year pre-service teachers studying in social studies major: 37 students for group 1 and 47 students for group 2. After the instruction was accomplished, an opinion investigation and satisfaction survey were taken. The instruments were (1) a course syllabus based on mixed technique, (2) a critical thinking evaluation form, and (3) opinion investigation and satisfaction survey forms. The statistical treatment used was the calculation of frequency, mean, deviation, and t-test. Consequently, the results of this study were concluded as follows: (1) The pre-service teachers’ critical thinking after the implementation of Mixed Technique was not different from that of a series of Mini-Lecture, T-P-S/KWL and Presentation. (2) Their opinions and satisfaction towards the learning activities were positive. That is, they were satisfied with a wide range of teaching methods which was able to sustain their concentration and better support their learning. The development and comparison results yielded a reflection that the teaching methods were of a great practical contribution to make the critical thinking ability thrive among the students’ intellectual qualities, and the creation of innovative teaching ideas also playsTP important role in the leverage of further teaching profession and its career path.