The Teachers' Scientific Competence Profile Based on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) Perspective

Abstract

The scientific competence indicators used by OECD in PISA year 2015 are (1) describe phenomena scientifically, (2) design and evaluate scientific inquiry, and (3) interpreting data and evidence scientifically. Those indicators are compatible with HOTS perspectives as they need the three highest cognitive process dimension namely analyze, evaluate and create. To fostering students' scientific competency in science learning, teachers must be mastering it first. This study aims to get the teachers' scientific competence's profile based on OECD indicators in HOTS' perspective. From written test done by teachers, it was found that capability in performing those three scientific competence indicators are still in less qualified.