Learning Style, Environment and Its Influence on Student Interest for Higher Order Thinking Skills in Science Subject

Abstract

Thinking skills are important elements that need to be considered to produce highly competitive students. The rapidly changing and challenging world requires students to go beyond building their knowledge capacity and develop higher order thinking skills, such as critical thinking, decision making and problem solving. Mastery of high -level thinking skills (HLTS) needs to be applied from the beginning to familiarize students with situations that require them to use those skills in their lives. An important goal of early childhood education is to promote effective thinking in young children. In this regard, the mastery of HOTS must be applied as early as possible with the help of parents in their own family environment. The mastery of HOTS also needs to continue to grow with a more appropriate environment and supported by a deep interest in a subject. This study was conducted to examine the factors of learning style and environment in influencing students' mastery of HOTS for Science subjects. It is hoped that the findings of this study can be used as a guide for future researchers.