scholarly journals SCIENTIFIC APPROACH IN EFL YOUNG ADOLESCENTS TO PROMOTE HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS: TEACHER’S STRATEGY, BENEFITS, AND CHALLENGES

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Setyarini
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Young Adolescents ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Scientific Approach

Higher Order Thinking as one of the main agendas in the Curriculum 2013 introduces several learning approaches – one of which is scientific approach. However, so far, the majority of English teachers in Indonesia still face some challenges due to their insufficient knowledge and experience in implementing this approach. This paper presents a research report on strategies of promoting higher order thinking skills (HOTS) in EFL young adolescents’ classroom through scientific approach. It aimed to investigate how HOTS was promoted in the EFL classroom, identify benefits gained by the teacher and the students from the implemented approach, and find out teacher’s challenges and solutions from the teaching practice. This study employed a case study involving a class of seventh grade students as research participants. To collect data, three instruments were used such as classroom observation, interview with the teacher and the students, and document analysis. The findings revealed that scientific approach with its components (observing, questioning, associating, exploring, and communicating) may promote students’ HOTS as seen from their enthusiasm and active participation in the classroom. The students also focused more on showing ideas, arguments, and views toward the questions from other groups as proved by their statements in the interview claiming that they were trained to do analysis, evaluation, and creation through learning activities. Meanwhile, the teacher stated that her challenges in teaching dealt with her limited experience and knowledge to implement this approach. To overcome them, she committed to join professional development programs and improve her linguistic skills.   Keywords:  EFL Classroom, Higher Order Thinking Skills, Scientific Approach, The Curriculum 2013, Young Adolescents

scholarly journals Using Problem-based Tasks to Promote Higher-order Thinking Skills for TESOL MA Students in Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thi Minh Tâm Nguyễn
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Fixed Time ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Passive Learning ◽  
Completion Process ◽  
Practice Problem

This paper denotes the findings from an action research project, which applied problem-based learning (PBL) in linguistics courses in an MA TESOL program in Vietnam. The project aimed to study the extent to which the use of problem-based tasks in semantic courses could promote students’ employment of higher-order thinking skills in their learning. It was found that the PBL approach was specifically appropriate in promoting higher-order thinking skills for students with passive learning habits in such Confucian heritage cultures as Vietnam. With well-designed problem-based tasks and adequate tutoring, students learned how to use higher-order thinking skills to facilitate their learning; how to stay more focused on the completion process of problem-based tasks; and how to be motivated to engage in learning activities. In addition, some students were encouraged to follow the same PBL approach in their own teaching practice. Problem-based tasks which took place at a fixed time during class seemed to cause students to lose interest. In addition, a lack of adequate job experience might also have limited the effectiveness and overall success of the problem-based tasks.

scholarly journals Peningkatan Higher Order Thinking Skill dan Kemampuan Kognitif pada Mahasiswa melalui Pendekatan Science, Environment, Technology and Society Berbantuan Modul Pembelajaran

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-28
Author(s):  
Yulia Dewi Puspitasari ◽  
Purwo Adi Nugroho
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Reflection Data

The background is the Higher order thinking skills of students that have not been developed to the maximum, the learning approaches used have not varied, and the lack of learning media. The cognitive abilities of students are also not yet developed. This study aims to: (1) Improve Higher Order Thinking Skills of Science Education students, (2) Increase Student Cognitive Ability. The research method used was Classroom Action Research with the Kurt Lewin model and the Collaborative Model with more than one cycle. Every cycle there are stages that must be passed systematically, namely the preparation phase, the implementation phase, observation, evaluation, and reflection. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews, questionnaires, and tests. The data analysis technique used is quantitative and qualitative techniques. The results of this study concluded that the HOTS of Science Education students in a fluid course increased with the module-assisted SETS approach with the results of the first cycle with an increase of 46% of the target, and the second cycle increased by 65% of the target. Fluid cognitive abilities can be improved through the application of the module-assisted SETS learning approach with a cognitive increase of 72%.

scholarly journals THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SCIENTIFIC APPROACH IN FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING LEARNING TO VOCATIONAL SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ITS EFFECTS TO STUDENTS’ HIGHER-ORDER THINKING SKILLS

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Saptono
Keyword(s):  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Program Package ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Business And Management ◽  
Special Region

Abstract: This research was aimed to investigate: 1) how is the implementation of scientific approach in financial accounting learning to vocational schools of business (SMK) students, in the field of business and management skills, financial skills program, package of accounting skills in Special Region of Yogyakarta; 2) the correlation of the implementation of scientific approach in financial accounting learning in the field of business and management skills, financial skills program,  package of accounting skills with the level of students’ higher-order thinking skills. This research was descriptive. The research was conducted from October 2014 to July 2015. The students of SMK in the field of business and management skills, financial skills program, and package of class XI accounting skills in Special Region of Yogyakarta that have received material bank reconciliation in the academic year 2014/2015 were the population of this research. The total of research samples were 1,388 students. Sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Data collection techniques in the study were questionnaires and tests. The data then were analyzed using descriptive statistic and Spearman correlation.  The findings of this research showed that: 1) the implementation of scientific approach in financial accounting learning to vocational school of business (SMK), the field of business and management skills, financial skills program, package of accounting skills in Special Region of Yogyakarta was very good (mean = 29.73 on a scale of 7-35); 2) there was positive correlation of the implementation of scientific approach in financial accounting learning in the field of business and management skills, financial skills program,  package of accounting skills with the level of higher-order thinking skills of students (Spearman's rho (rs) = 0.135; sig. (2-tailed) = 0.000 < a = 0.05).Keywords: scientific approach, higher-order thinking, vocational school of business

scholarly journals Improving Higher Order Thinking Skills Through Problem Based Learning with a Scientific Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-86
Author(s):  
Supri Wahyudi Utomo ◽  
Soetarno Joyoatmojo ◽  
Sri Jutmini ◽  
Nunuk Suryani
Keyword(s):  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
T Test ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Post Test

This study aims to describe the effectiveness of the problem-based learning model with a scientific approach to improve higher order thinking skills. The type of research used in this study was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test group design. The study was conducted by using one control class and one experimental class. The study was conducted on vocational students with a sample of 64 students consisting of 32 students in experimental class and 32 students in control class. The essay test was used as an instrument for retrieving data. Descriptive analysis and t-test were used to do data analysis. The descriptive test results showed that the average score of HOTS in the control class and experimental class had increased. The results of the t-test showed that there was a significant difference in the score of the pre-test and the post-test in the experimental class, whereas the control class had no significant difference. The conclusion of the results of the study shows that there was a difference between the improvement of higher order thinking skills using conventional models and PBLS models. The PBLS model was able to improve students' Higher Order Thinking Skills.

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