Feasibility Analysis of Interactive Evaluation Media Based on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in a Basic Electronics Course Mega Silfia Dewy, Dadang Mulyana, Selly Annisa Binti Zulkarnain, Muhammad Isnaini, Yoakim Simamora, Michael Fritz Imannuel
Universitas Negeri Medan
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the feasibility of interactive evaluation media based on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) for application in a Basic Electronics course. Employing the ADDIE instructional design framework, the research specifically focuses on the implementation and evaluation phases of the instructional design process. The media was designed to assess students^ advanced cognitive abilities, namely, analysis, evaluation, and problem solving within the context of core electronics concepts. Validation was conducted by four experts, comprising two specialists in instructional media and two in electronics education. The validation results affirmed the appropriateness of the media in terms of content relevance, pedagogical alignment, usability, and technical quality. Subsequently, a field trial was carried out involving 35 undergraduate students enrolled in the Electrical Engineering Education program. Data collection encompassed structured classroom observations, student perception questionnaires, and performance-based learning assessments. The findings reveal that interactive evaluation media effectively promote learner engagement, facilitate deeper conceptual understanding, and cultivate critical thinking skills. The study concludes that HOTS oriented evaluation tools are pedagogically feasible and hold significant potential as innovative assessment strategies in competency-based and 21st-century engineering education
Keywords: Instructional media design- Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)- Basic Electronics education- ADDIE model- engineering education- interactive assessment tools
