An Integrated Model to Implement Contextual Learning with Virtual Learning Environment for Promoting Higher Order Thinking Skills in Malaysian Secondary Schools

Abstract

One of the important features in developing science curriculum in Malaysia is the emphasis on the education system that allows students to master higher order thinking skills (HOTS). However, the current teaching practice tends to inhibit students' HOTS by which students are given drills and tutorials to perform better in examination. The contextual learning is deem as a suitable approach to develop HOTS, as it enables students to build their knowledge in the context of their minds, then later makes use of linkages and applies it to their real life. Additionally, the advancement of technology offers opportunity for integrated contextual learning with Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to foster HOTS. This study aims at developing an integrated model to implement contextual learning with VLE for promoting HOTS in Malaysian schools. Using the constant comparison analysis for analyzing the literature, this study analyzed previous literatures to develop the integrated model. Findings show that limited research exists on the integration of contextual learning with VLE to promote HOTS, leaving some vacuum for further study and improvement and the need to formulate an integrated model.

Blended learning source of satisfaction of psychological needs

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Penggunaan Model Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) Berbantuan Catatan Terbimbing untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Logis dan Prestasi Belajar Siswa

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Developing of fish anatomy learning module based on local wisdom in Ngebel Lake, Ponorogo, East Java

“…The learning process using real life-oriented can facilitate the concept of thinking. Consequently, utilizing the environment as learning resources can improve the student's concept understanding (Istiani & Retnoningsih, 2015;Raub, Shukor, Arshad, & Rosli, 2015;Triyani, Putra, & Alimah, 2019). Besides, learning resources that are following the teaching materials can make it easier for students to construct their knowledge so that the concepts learned can produce long-term memory (Rufii, 2015;Schumm & Bogner, 2016).…”

“…Students can face a real-life problem that exercises their senses to see and do so that learning is considered more interesting (Obergriesser & Stoeger, 2020). Thus, the use of the surrounding environment as learning resources can make it easier for students to remember concepts (Raub et al, 2015) and improve their emotional quotient and learning achievement (T.-C. Huang, Chen, & Chou, 2016) so that the learning becomes more meaningful.…”