Assimilation of the KWHL Model: A Review of Learning and Facilitation (LaF) of HOTS for Argumentative Essay Writing

Marni Jamil,Roselan Baki,Rohizani Yaakub,Fadzilah Abd Rahman,Fadzilah Amzah,Marzni Mohamed Mokhtar

doi:10.5539/ass.v17n11p159

Abstract

It is a necessity for teachers to develop higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) into learning and facilitation (hereafter known as LaF) processes implemented in the classroom. Teachers should carefully balance the content of knowledge or knowledge they wish to convey and then integrate with other skills, especially HOTS. This research set out to examine the assimilation of HOTS into the LaF of argumentative essay writing as carried out by Malay language teachers in secondary schools. To obtain a holistic overview of the methods used by teachers in LaF, a qualitative case study approach was employed as the research design of this study. Two research participants were involved voluntarily in this study, and it was conducted at a boarding school in a district in Selangor, Malaysia. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and classroom observations with the two participants. The findings revealed that the assimilation of the KWHL model for the LaF of HOTS argumentative essay writing could be seen through (i) the pair-think-share activity; and (ii) usage of self-assessment whiteboard.

Highlights

1.1 Assimilating the Higher Order Thinking SkillsEfforts to assimilate Higher Order Thinking Skills into learning and facilitation processes in schools that serve as an important part of the nation’s educational agenda have made a significant impact on the Malay language educational system (Bahasa Melayu) (Yahya, 2003)
The findings revealed that the assimilation of the KWHL model for the LaF of higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) argumentative essay writing could be seen through (i) the pair-think-share activity; and (ii) the usage of self-assessment whiteboard
Assimilation of the KWHL model in this study could be seen through the efforts of Mr Fahmi and Mr Rahimi, who carried out the pair-think-share activity

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Introduction

Efforts to assimilate Higher Order Thinking Skills (hereafter known as HOTS) into learning and facilitation (hereafter known as LaF) processes in schools that serve as an important part of the nation’s educational agenda have made a significant impact on the Malay language educational system (Bahasa Melayu) (Yahya, 2003). A student must grasp a crisp and clear command of writing skills in line with the criteria set for essay writing for examinations, a fact which will inevitably boost the student’s potential of obtaining an excellent level of achievement or even a distinction. The identification of all the key aspects of teaching essay writing skills could produce Malay language education practitioners who are more focused on guiding and educating students

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