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Incorporating Thinking Skills Theories in Indonesian EFL Classrooms Zahratul Aeni; Zurina Khairuddin
EDULANGUE Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): Edulangue: Journal of English Language Education
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20414/edulangue.v5i2.6014

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In responses to the demand of the twenty-first century learning, the Indonesian government stipulated the 2013 curriculum in order to prepare students to be more productive, creative, and innovative. The presence of English language subjects in secondary schools aims to develop students' communicative competence and instill the nation character’s noble values in life to increase the country's competitiveness in a global society. It can be realized by implementing learning embodied with critical and creative thinking skills in various language learning environments. This study aims to explore how the teachers apply the thinking skills theories (LOTS and HOTS) in teaching English language at secondary school in West Lombok. This qualitative case study research garnered the data through semi-structured interviews involving ten purposively selected English language teachers. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis through the process of coding, categorizing, and thematizing the data. The findings showed that the teachers lacked knowledge mastery to implement thinking skills (LOTS and HOTS) in teaching and learning of English language at secondary school in West Lombok. Though HOTS was very challenging, the teachers recognize that it is essential to implement it to achieve many benefits in the future. This study encapsulates that thinking skills (LOTS and HOTS) have not been efficiently incorporated into the classrooms. Recommendation for future research are discussed.
Analysis of Students Thinking Skills In English Language Classroom: Students’ Perceptions Zahratul Aeni; Ika Harianingsih; Zurina Khairuddin
Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia Vol. 3 No. 08 (2022): Jurnal Pendidikan Indonesia (Japendi)
Publisher : Publikasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (636.609 KB) | DOI: 10.36418/japendi.v3i08.1149

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  The advancement of education in the twenty-first century is now confronted with significant challenges. Accordingly, it is essential to train students to think critically. Moreover, thinking creatively and critically will have a significant impact on preparing future generations. This study was conducted as a result of observations revealed that students struggle with learning activities when teachers integrate the thinking skills process in the classroom. The purpose of this study is to examine students' perceptions of the integration of thinking skills theory in English language classroom. The research method applied in this study is quantitative. The data were collected by distributing the questionnaire to 30 students in grade 9 at the secondary school level. Through the descriptive statistical analysis, the calculation of the mean and std. Deviation confirmed “very high” and “high” responses out of 14 questions based on the mean Interval Score Interpretation proposed by Kinay and Ardıç (2017). It indicated that students positively perceive the use of thinking skills in English language classrooms. This study concludes that integrating thinking skills in English language classroom could develop students’ critical thinking.