TEACHERS’ STRATEGIES AND CHALLENGES IN CONDUCTING
HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS (HOTS) – BASED ACTIVITIES IN
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSROOM
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Universitas PGRI Semarang
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Faradella, Niken Emiria
Subject
L Education (General)
Datestamp
2024-09-11 07:05:43
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Niken Emiria Faradella, 2024. ?Teachers? Strategies and Challenges in Conducting Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) - Based Activities in English Language Classroom?. Thesis. Advisor: Dr. Wiyaka, M.Pd., Dr. Ngasbun Egar, M.Pd. This study investigated the strategies used by English teachers to promote Higher- Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) during the learning process, what factor that influence the teachers used the strategies, the challenges when using those strategies and how to overcome those challenges. The Indonesian government, specifically the Ministry of Education and Culture, has taken the lead in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum, a program designed to prepare students for the 5.0 era of society. The objective of this curriculum is to develop students who have the Profil Pelajar Pancasila, equipping them with the ability to use their knowledge and abilities effectively in practical circumstances. To achieve this, teachers must employ specific methodologies that enhance students' critical thinking abilities. The study focused on thirteen English senior high school teachers in Pekalongan Regency, with two selected for interviews and observations. Data were collected through a questionnaire, interviews, and direct observation. The data analysis involved quantifying the questionnaire responses, evaluating the open-ended questionnaire responses, and reviewing the transcripts from the interviews and classroom observation notes. Thematic analysis was used to interpret the data from interviews and classroom observation, while coding was employed to extract the transcripts and observation notes. The study revealed that the key tactics used by English teachers were project-based learning and open- ended questioning. The teachers applied those strategies because of certain factor such as the books and module that introduced by government. However, some teachers faced challenges in implementing these tactics in English classes, such as students' skill levels, teachers' expertise, and unfavourable perceptions. Keywords: Teachers? strategies and Challenge, Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), English Language classroom.
Niken Emiria Faradella, 2024. ?Teachers? Strategies and Challenges in Conducting Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) - Based Activities in English Language Classroom?. Thesis. Advisor: Dr. Wiyaka, M.Pd., Dr. Ngasbun Egar, M.Pd. This study investigated the strategies used by English teachers to promote Higher- Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) during the learning process, what factor that influence the teachers used the strategies, the challenges when using those strategies and how to overcome those challenges. The Indonesian government, specifically the Ministry of Education and Culture, has taken the lead in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum, a program designed to prepare students for the 5.0 era of society. The objective of this curriculum is to develop students who have the Profil Pelajar Pancasila, equipping them with the ability to use their knowledge and abilities effectively in practical circumstances. To achieve this, teachers must employ specific methodologies that enhance students' critical thinking abilities. The study focused on thirteen English senior high school teachers in Pekalongan Regency, with two selected for interviews and observations. Data were collected through a questionnaire, interviews, and direct observation. The data analysis involved quantifying the questionnaire responses, evaluating the open-ended questionnaire responses, and reviewing the transcripts from the interviews and classroom observation notes. Thematic analysis was used to interpret the data from interviews and classroom observation, while coding was employed to extract the transcripts and observation notes. The study revealed that the key tactics used by English teachers were project-based learning and open- ended questioning. The teachers applied those strategies because of certain factor such as the books and module that introduced by government. However, some teachers faced challenges in implementing these tactics in English classes, such as students' skill levels, teachers' expertise, and unfavourable perceptions. Keywords: Teachers? strategies and Challenge, Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), English Language classroom.
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