Quality Discussion in Blended Learning Model: Efforts to Improve Critical Thinking and Higher Order Thinking Skills Ulfia Rahmi, Abna Hidayati, Azrul Azrul, Melati Mandasari
Universitas Negeri Padang, Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol Padang, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Administrasi LPPN Padang
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to map the slices between the quality standards of discussion in blended learning with critical thinking skills and higher order thinking skills (HOTS). Furthermore, it is also aimed to identify the ability of students from the results of the mapping. This research is motivated by the fact that the application of blended learning in higher education. However, practitioners still ask question about the achievement of critical thinking skills and HOTS in the application of blended learning. The type of this research is survey research on the implementation of E-Learning Development course in the Educational Technology study program (N = 45). Discussion activities both face to face and online were assessed by using instruments in the form of discussion assessment sheets. Data were analysed by using descriptive techniques. The results obtained mean from coherent conceptions 3.20, fragmented conceptions 3.00, deep approaches to face discussions 2.90, and deep approaches to online discussion 3.15, surface approaches to face discussion 3.00, and surface approaches to online discussion 3.56. It can be concluded that the blended environment facilitated the development of critical thinking skills and HOTS because it combined the best side of face to face discussions with online discussion.
Keywords: blended learning, digital literacy, learning strategy, support system
Topic: Opportunities and Challenges for Future Teachers