A Study on the Current Status and Strategies for Cultivating Higher-Order Thinking in High School Information Technology Courses in the Digital Age

Yue Sun; Ying Yang; Mei Han

doi:10.6918/IJOSSER.202411_7(11).0011

Authors

Yue Sun
Ying Yang
Mei Han

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202411_7(11).0011

Keywords:

Higher-order thinking; high school information technology; educational digitization; skill development.

Abstract

In the era of educational digitalization, higher-order thinking skills are considered essential core competencies for students to tackle complex problems and face future challenges. In this context, information technology courses bear greater responsibility, becoming one of the key platforms for cultivating students' higher-order thinking skills. This study investigates the current status of higher-order thinking in high school information technology courses through questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The findings reveal that while students generally perform well, they exhibit weaker performance in problem-solving and creative thinking abilities. Based on the survey analysis, the study proposes teaching strategies for cultivating students' higher-order thinking skills in the digital age.

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