ACQUISITION OF HIGHER-ORDER THINKING SKILLS IN SECONDARY EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY IN A MACAU SECONDARY ESL CONTEXT
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Authors/contributors
- Siu, Ka U. (Author)
- Martin, Stewart (Contributor)
- University of Saint Joseph (Contributor)
Title
ACQUISITION OF HIGHER-ORDER THINKING SKILLS IN SECONDARY EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY IN A MACAU SECONDARY ESL CONTEXT
Abstract
This study examined the acquisition of higher-order thinking skills in an English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom at a secondary school in Macau. It included an investigation of the way teaching might affect the development of higher-order thinking skills and language proficiency. This study also included an examination of the degree to which existing societal practices or values might have influenced the acquisition of higher-order thinking skills. Research instruments such as a questionnaire, a twelve-week experiment, pre-and post-tests and interview sessions were used for the data collection. The findings suggested that after twelve weeks the experimental groups developed higher synthetical and evaluative skills than the control groups which instead demonstrated better language skills. The results also identified incongruences between the curriculum and the expectations of the parents and employers
University
University of Saint Joseph
Place
Macau
Date
2024
# of Pages
407
Language
eng
Short Title
ACQUISITION OF HIGHER-ORDER THINKING SKILLS IN SECONDARY EDUCATION
Library Catalog
Library Catalog (Koha)
Call Number
D-SE 2024 SIU,KA
Notes
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master in Education in the School of Education, University of Saint Joseph, Mar 2024Supervisor : Stewart Martin
Citation
Siu, K. U. (2024). ACQUISITION OF HIGHER-ORDER THINKING SKILLS IN SECONDARY EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY IN A MACAU SECONDARY ESL CONTEXT [University of Saint Joseph]. https://library-opac.usj.edu.mo/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=220586
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