Exploring Learning Environment Practice and Higher Order Thinking Skills for Malaysian Education Industry
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https://doi.org/10.37134/ibej.Vol15.2.7.2022Keywords:
Education Industry, Higher Order Thinking Skills, Learning Environment, Malaysian, Structural Equation ModelingAbstract
The education industry is an important industry which forms the backbone of the country’s development. This study provides a framework for conducting an empirical study to enhance higher order thinking abilities in the Malaysian school sector. This study's objective is to review structural analysis of learning environment practise and higher order thinking abilities in Malaysia's education sector. This study aims to review learning environment practices (learning facilities, constructivist-oriented teaching, clear goals and appropriate curriculum, student autonomy, and collaboration between students). The four key higher order thinking skills examined in this study are applying, analysing, evaluating, and creating. A structural link model between learning environment practises and higher order thinking abilities in the Malaysian education sector was also put forth in this study. The research hypotheses are being established in accordance with the suggested research model. Future study projects are suggested as this paper comes to a close.
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