vii TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 TITLE PAGE DECLARATION i DEDICATION iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv ABSTRACT v ABSTRAK vi TABLE OF CONTENTS vii LIST OF TABLES ix LIST OF FIGURES xviii LIST OF ABBREVIATION xx LIST OF APPENDICES xxi INTRODUCTION 1.0 Introduction 1 1.1 Research Background 2 1.1.1 Higher Order Thinking Skills 3 1.1.2 HOTS and Computer Science 4 1.1.3 Generative Learning and HOTS 6 1.1.4 Learning Object Design 9 1.1.5 Generative Learning, HOTS, Learning Object 11 Design and Web Technology 1.1.6 Instructional Design Model 13 1.2 Problem Statements 14 1.3 Research Rationale 16 viii 2 1.4 Research Objectives 20 1.5 Research Questions 20 1.6 Research Theoretical Framework 21 1.7 The Framework of Instructional Design Model 27 1.8 Research Importance 29 1.9 Research Scope and Limitation 30 1.10 Operational Definition 31 1.11 Summary 35 LITERATURE REVIEW 2.0 Introduction 36 2.1 Higher Order Thinking Skills Learning Object 37 2.1.1 38 Higher-Order Thinking Skills Teaching Programs and Practice 2.1.2 Definitions of HOTS Attributes of Learning 42 Object 2.1.3 Instructional Strategies for HOTS 48 Granularity of Learning Object 2.1.4 Technology and HOTS Metadata of Learning 51 Object 2.1.5 Research Studies on HOTS 53 2.1.6 Research Studies of Using Technology to 54 Improve HOTS 2.1.7 2.2 HOTS in Computer Science Learning 57 Learning Object 59 2.2.1 What is Learning Object Design? 60 2.2.2 Attributes of Learning Object 62 2.2.3 Granularity of Learning Object 63 2.2.4 Metadata of Learning Object 65 2.2.5 Learning Object Design in Learning 67 ix 2.2.6 Research Studies on Learning Object Design 67 2.3 Generative Learning and Learning Object Design 69 2.4 Generative Learning, HOTS and Learning Object 75 Design 2.5 Web-Based Learning 76 2.5.1 78 Web-Based Learning and Learning Object Design 2.6 3 Learning of Computer System 80 2.6.1 Learning Problems of Computer System 80 2.6.2 How to Teach and Learn Computer System 83 2.7 Instructional Design Model 86 2.8 Summary 87 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3.0 Introduction 89 3.1 An Overview of the HOTS Assessment 89 3.2 Research Framework 95 3.2.1 Phase I: Analysis 97 3.2.2 Phase II: Design 100 3.2.3 Phase III: Development 101 3.2.4 Phase IV: Implementation 102 3.2.5 Phase V: Evaluation 102 3.2.5.1 Formative Evaluation 103 3.2.5.2 Summative Evaluation 106 3.3 3.4 Sampling 109 3.3.1 Learners Sampling 109 3.3.2 Expert Sampling 111 3.3.3 Lecturers Sampling 112 Research Instruments 112 3.4.1 112 Evaluation Form x 3.5 3.4.2 Pre-test and Post-test 114 3.4.3 Rubric 115 3.4.4 Electronic Portfolio 116 3.4.5 Interview 117 Data Analysis 117 3.5.1 118 Analysis of Students’ Current Level of HOTS From the Conventional Teaching and Learning of Computer System (CS) 3.5.2 Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Web- 119 based Learning System in the Improvement of Students’ Learning 3.5.3 Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Web- 120 based Learning System in the Improvement of HOTS 3.5.4 Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Web- 121 based Learning System in HOTS Engagement 3.5.5 Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Web- 121 based learning system as Perceived by the Lecturers and Students 3.6 4 Summary 122 SYSTEM DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 4.0 Introduction 123 4.1 Web-Based Learning in Southern College 123 4.2 Design and Development of the Web-based Learning 125 System 4.3 A Pedagogical Design Learning Conceptual Model: 127 GLOOTT 4.4 GOOD Learning System 131 4.5 Structure of Learning Object Design 132 xi 4.5.1 4.6 The Metadata Elements The Design and Development of GOOD Learning 136 138 System 4.6.1 Students Log In 141 4.6.1.1 Upload Learning Objects 142 4.6.1.2 Design Learning 143 4.6.1.2.1 143 Implementation of GLOOTT Model in Learning Tasks of GOOD Learning System 4.6.1.3 Forum 154 4.6.1.4 Message from the Instructor 154 4.6.1.5 Others Feature That Support 155 Learning 4.6.2 4.7 Instructor Log In 156 4.6.2.1 157 Uploading Tasks GOOD Learning System as Mindtool to Engage 159 Learners in HOTS 4.8 5 Summary 161 DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS 5.0 Introduction 162 5.1 Data Analysis of Students’ Current Level of HOTS 162 From the Conventional Teaching and Learning of Computer System 5.2 Analysis of the Effectiveness of GOOD Learning 165 System in the Improvement of Students’ Learning 5.3 Analysis of the Effectiveness of GOOD Learning 167 System in the Improvement of HOTS 5.4 Analysis of the Effectiveness of GOOD Learning 169 xii System in the Students’ HOTS Engagement 5.5 Analysis of the Effectiveness of GOOD Learning 177 System as Perceived by Instructors 5.6 Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Web-based 186 Learning System as Perceived by Students 5.7 6 Summary 198 DISCUSSIONS AND CONCLUSION 6.0 Introduction 199 6.1 Research Summary 199 6.2 Discussion 201 6.2.1 202 Current Level of HOTS of Students from the Conventional Teaching and Learning of Computer System (CS) 6.2.2 Effectiveness of GOOD Learning System in 202 the Improvement of Students’ Learning 6.2.3 Effectiveness of GOOD Learning System in 203 Improving HOTS 6.2.4 Effectiveness of GOOD Learning System in 204 HOTS Engagement 6.2.5 Effectiveness of GOOD Learning System as 205 Perceived by the Lecturers 6.2.6 Effectiveness of GOOD Learning System as 206 Perceived by the Students 6.3 Implications of the Research 208 6.4 Limitations of the Research 210 6.5 Suggestions for Further Research 211 6.6 Conclusion 213 xiii 6.7 Summary 214 REFERENCES 215 Appendices A - R 255-295 xiv LIST OF TABLES NUMBER OF TABLE TITLE PAGE 1.1 Bloom Taxonomy of Thinking 32 2.1 Transitioning Learning Design 67 3.1 Data to be Collected and Research Design 96 3.2 The System Implementation Plan 102 3.3 Evaluation Plan 103 3.4 Number of Students and the Number of Lesson Maps They Had Designed 110 3.5 The Sections and Items in the WEF for Lecturer or Expert 113 3.6 The Sections and Items in the WEF for Students 114 3.7 Table for Record of Mean Score of Cognitive Operations of HOTS for Each Question 118 3.8 Table for Record of the Sum of the Students’ Scores and Percentage of Cognitive Operations for All Questions 119 3.9 Table for the Comparison of Mean Score of Each Cognitive Operation between Pre-Test and Post-Test 120 4.1 The Metadata Elements 136 5.1 Division of Questions According to the Bloom Taxonomy of Thinking 163 xv 5.2 Mean Score of Each Taxonomy of Thinking for Each Question 163 5.3 The Students’ Scores and Percentage in the Taxonomy of Thinking of All Questions 164 5.4 Score of Pre-Test and Post-Test 166 5.5 Mean Scores of Pre-Test and Post-Test 166 5.6 T-Test Analysis for Mean Scores of Pre-Test and PostTest 167 5.7 T-Test Analysis of Mean Scores for Each Cognitive Operation in Pre-Test and Post-Test 168 5.8 The HOTS Engagement of Students from Different Groups 170 5.9 Mean and Standard Deviation of Each Item in Section A 178 5.10 Mean and Standard Deviation of Each Item in Section B 178 5.11 Mean and Standard Deviation of Each Item in Section C 179 5.12 Mean and Standard Deviation of Each Item in Section D 179 5.13 Mean and Standard Deviation of Each Item in Section E 180 5.14 Mean and Standard Deviation of Each Item in Section E 180 5.15 Means and Standard Deviations of Each Item in WEF for the Lecturers 181 5.16 Aspects They Like in GOOD Learning System 183 5.17 Aspects They Don’t Like GOOD Learning System 183 5.18 Suggestions to Improve GOOD Learning System 184 5.19 The Suitability of GOOD Learning System in 184 xvi Improving HOTS 5.20 The Suitability of GOOD Learning System in the Teaching and Learning of Computer System 185 5.21 The Suitability of GOOD Learning System the Teaching and Learning of Other Subjects 185 5.22 Mean and Standard Deviation of Each Item in Section A 186 5.23 Mean and Standard Deviation of Each Item in Section B 187 5.24 Mean and Standard Deviation of Each Item for WEF Student in Section C 187 5.25 Mean and Standard Deviation of Each Item in Section D 188 5.26 Mean and Standard Deviation of Each Item in Section E 188 5.27 Means and Standard Deviations of Each Item in WEF for the Students 189 5.28 Comments from the Students About GOOD Learning System 190 5.29 Suggestions from the Students About GOOD Learning System 191 5.30 GOOD Learning System in Improving HOTS 192 5.31 GOOD Learning System in Developing Problem Solving Skills 192 5.32 Parts of GOOD Learning System that Engages Students in HOTS 193 5.33 Cognitive Operations of HOTS They Aware of in GOOD Learning System 194 5.34 The Effectiveness of GOOD Learning System in Improving CS 194 xvii 5.35 The Effectiveness of GOOD Learning System in the Understanding of the Vocabulary Used In Computer 195 5.36 The Effectiveness of GOOD Learning System in Developing the Concept of Computer 195 5.37 The Effectiveness of GOOD Learning System in Improving Your Problem Solving Skills in CS 196 5.38 Feedbacks from the Students about the Importance of HOTS in Learning CS 196 5.39 The Importance of HOTS Improvement in Learning Others Computer Science Subject 197 5.40 The Use of HOTS in the Posttest 197 5.41 Outcome of the Use of HOTS in the Posttest 197 5.42 GOOD Learning System in Helping Students in Learning CS 198 xviii LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE NO TITLE PAGE 1.1 Conceptual Model Derived from the Research Theoretical Framework 25 1.2 The Framework of ID Model Modified from ISDMELO (Baruque and Melo, 2003) 28 3.1 The Design Framework of HOTS Assessment (Adapted from Costa and Kallick, 2000) 92 3.2 Pre-Experimental Design, One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design 106 3.3 The Distribution of Lesson Maps of the Students 111 4.1 An Example of Interactive Learning Objects 133 4.2 An Example of Web Page Learning Objects 134 4.3 An Example of Learning Objects Designed as Table 134 4.4 An Example of Learning Objects Designed as Graphic 135 4.5 The Suggested Flow of Learning Activities in GOOD Learning System 139 4.6 The Main Page of GOOD Learning System 140 4.7 The Introduction to GOOD Learning System 140 4.8 Home Page of Student Log In 141 4.9 Mr. TQ 141 4.10 Uploading Learning Objects of Students 142 4.11 Subject and Subtopic Selection in Learning Tasks 143 xix 4.12 GLOO Design in GOOD Learning system 144 4.13 Search Engine and Learning Objects in Library 145 4.14 Lesson Mapping in Learning Object Organizer 146 4.15 Course Map 149 4.16 Try It Out 150 4.17 Apply It 151 4.18 “How Am I Doing” Checklist 152 4.19 Chart of How Am I Doing Checklist 152 4.20 Reflection Worksheet 153 4.21 Forum 154 4.22 The Messages from the Instructor 155 4.23 Mr. TQ, the Information Agent in GOOD Learning System 156 4.24 Mr. TQ Helps Students to Reflect Their Learning Tasks 156 4.25 Upload Subject and Subtopics 157 4.26 Message to the Student 158 4.27 Thinking Task Generator 159 5.1 Chart of the Mean Score in the Taxonomy of Thinking for Each Question 164 5.2 Percentage of the Total Score for the Taxonomy of Thinking of All Questions 165 5.3 Mean Scores of Cognitive Operations for Pre-Test and PostTest 169 5.4 The Engagement of HOTS from Each Chapter for Student P12 172 5.5 The Engagement of HOTS from Each Chapter for Student 173 xx P29 5.6 The Engagement of HOTS from Each Chapter for Student P2 173 5.7 The Engagement of HOTS from Each Chapter for Student P9 174 5.8 The Engagement of HOTS from Each Chapter for Student P21 174 5.9 The Engagement of HOTS from Each Chapter for Student P24 175 5.10 The Engagement of HOTS from Each Chapter for Student P27 175 5.11 The Engagement of HOTS from Each Chapter for Student P18 176 5.12 The Engagement of HOTS from Each Chapter for Student P19 176 5.13 The Engagement of HOTS from Each Chapter for Student P30 177 xxi LIST OF ABBREVIATION HOTS - Higher Order Thinking Skills LOTS - Lower Order Thinking Skills CS - Computer System ICT - Information Communication Technology MOE - Ministry of Education GLOOTT - Generative Learning Organizer and Thinking Task GLOO - Generative Learning Organizer TT - Thinking Tasks LOO - Learning Object Organizer LOR - Learning Object Repository LOs - Learning Objects LMS - Learning Management System LORI - Learning Object Review Instrument WEF - Web-based Learning System Evaluation Form ISDMELO - ADDIE - Instructional System Design Methodology based on eLearning Object Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation DFD - Data Flow Diagram ID - Instructional Design ISD - Instructional Systems Development IMS - Instructional Management System MOODLE - Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment SCORM - Sharable Content Object Reference Model GOOD - Generative Object-Oriented Design xxii LIST OF APPENDICES APPENDIX TITLE PAGE A Rubric of Higher Order Thinking Skills Evaluation 255 B “How Am I Doing” Checklist 257 C System Data Flow (DFD) diagram 258 D1 Web-Based Learning Evaluation Form : Expert/Lecturer 266 D2 Web-Based Learning Evaluation Form: Student 272 E Pre-Test And Post-Test Questions 275 F Interview 278 G Research Instrument Validation (GOOD Learning System Evaluation Form) 279 H Research Instrument Validation (GOOD Learning System Evaluation Form for Students) 281 I Research Instrument Validation (Pre-Test and PostTest) 283 J Research Instrument Validation (Pre-Test and PostTest) 284 K Research Instrument Validation (Rubric of HOTS) 285 L Research Instrument Validation (“How am I Doing” Checklist) 286 M Expert Validation: Content of Learning Object 287 xxiii N Expert Validation: Design of the Web-based Learning System 288 O List of Papers Publication 289 P Content of Computer Hardware 290 Q Score of LOTS And HOTS For Pretest And Posttest 292 R Analysis of The Distribution of Students’ Scores In Pretest and Posttest 294