The 21st Century Science Learning: HOTS and Digital Literacy Junior High School Students in Semarang, Indonesia
Yeni Widiyawati (a*), Indri Nurwahidah (b), Dwi Septiana Sari (c), Muhammad Masykuri (d), Cucuk Wawan Budiyanto (e)

a), b), c) Science Education, Ivet University, Jalan Pawiyatan luhur IV/17, Kota Semarang, Indonesia
* yeni.widiyawati26[at]gmail.com
d) Science Education, Sebelas Maret University, Jalan Ir. Sutami 36 A, Kentingan, Surakarta, 57126, Indonesia
e) Educational Informatics and Computer Engineering, Sebelas Maret University, Jalan Ir. Sutami 36 A, Kentingan, Surakarta, 57126, Indonesia

Abstract

21st-century skills were broadly discussed in all sectors. It challenges educators to equip next generation with all important skills to face the digital technology transformation. The focus of this study was to identify profile of student^s higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) and digital literacy among junior high school students in science learning. Mixed method, a combination of quantitative and qualitative was used in this study. A total number of 170 of grade 7th students in private and public junior high school in Semarang City were administered in the integrated science test (IST). IST was used to measure student^s HOTS through constructed-multiple choice test. Six science teachers were the key informant of HOTS and digital literacy in science learning. Rasch model and descriptive analysis used to identify HOTS and digital literacy based on gender and school type of school. The results reveal that gender does not impact toward HOTS which is contrast with type of school (private and public). Moreover, most of the students were still in the low slight to moderate level of HOTS. In addition, knowledge and practical skills of teacher was such a significant factor related to digital technology implementation in science learning. Therefore, it is necessary to accustom implementation of HOTS assessment as well as digital technology in science learning regularly.

Keywords: HOTS, Digital literacy, 21st-century learning

Topic: Education