Effectiveness of 5E-Flipped Classroom in Facilitating Higher Order Thinking Skills in Reka Bentuk dan Teknologi (RBT) subject among Year 4 Students

Abstract

Abstract Previous studies and government documents made it abundantly evident that Malaysian students lacked High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS). In line with that, the aim of this research is to study the effectiveness of 5E-Flipped Classroom approach on the tendency of students to acquire HOTS as outlined in Taxonomy Bloom. The basis of theoretical foundation of the study is based on Constructivist Theory by Vygotsky views. It is a quantitative study, data collection was obtained through questionnaires, which were distributed randomly to 92 students selected from three schools in Bangsar zone. The data obtained from the research were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The outcome of this study is the 5E-Flipped Classroom enhanced students’ HOTS in the dimensions of problem solving, critical thinking and creative thinking. Implementing mixed method which are quantitative and qualitative data collection methods and teachers` perspectives should be the focus of future research. The result implication shows students engaged in HOTS. The items measured in the questionnaire are evidence that the 5E-Flipped Classroom strategy impacted students to use the technology, proclivity to adopt active learning communicate and cooperate with peers, contributing to students’ HOTS. Therefore, this study concluded that students can acquire HOTS by integrating an appropriate pedagogical approach.