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English Focus: Journal of English Language Education
Published by Universitas Pancasakti Tegal
ISSN : -     EISSN : 26146355     DOI : 10.24905
Core Subject : Education,
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media
English Focus was launched with the intention to make quality research output available for scholars in the field of language education. Although the focus is primarily on research on language education, we will also consider papers in other areas of applied linguistics such as language testing as far as they have clear implications for language teaching/learning. Reviews of the literature are not acceptable for this Journal; however, status papers by experts in the field are called for as long as explicit implications are drawn in favor of language teaching and learning. English Focus (p-ISSN: 2614-638X and e-ISSN: 2614-6355) is an open access academic, scholarly peer-reviewed journal and follows a double-blind review policy. The Journal is scheduled for publication semiannually, in July and December, with the first issue to appear in December 2017.
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Bahasa dan Linguistik
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Beyond Grammar and Vocabulary: A Literature Review on Higher-Order Thinking in EFL Writing Development Az Zahra, Olivia; Wijayatiningsih, Testiana Deni
Jurnal Bahasa Inggris Vol 8 No 1 (2024)
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Pancasakti Tegal

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Developing EFL learners’ writing competence requires more than mastering grammar and vocabulary. Recent scholarship highlights the need to integrate higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) such as analysis, evaluation, and creativity to enable learners to construct meaning, respond critically to texts, and express original ideas in written form. This literature review synthesizes empirical and theoretical studies published over the last decade to examine how HOTS contribute to EFL writing development and how instructional practices can effectively foster them. Following a literature review methodology, studies were collected, analyzed, and categorized based on key themes: cognitive processes in EFL writing, pedagogical frameworks that promote HOTS, and challenges in integrating higher-order skills in classroom contexts. The findings show that HOTS-oriented instruction through approaches such as task-based learning, problem-based learning, and genre-based pedagogy significantly enhances learners’ ability to generate ideas, organize arguments, and reflect critically on their writing. However, research also reveals constraints, including teachers’ limited expertise, exam-oriented cultures, insufficient scaffolding, and learners’ low self-regulation. This review concludes that embedding HOTS within writing instruction is essential for preparing EFL learners to meet academic and real-world communication demands. It also underscores the importance of developing teachers’ pedagogical knowledge and designing learning environments that balance linguistic accuracy with critical thinking development.

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