Exploring Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Preparedness for Developing Higher-Order Thinking Skills at LUAWMS

Sheerin; Ajaz Shaheen; Samreen Ghulam Nabi

doi:10.63056/ACAD.004.01.0066

Authors

Sheerin M. Phil Scholar, Faculty of Education, Lasbela University of Water, Agriculture and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Baluchistan, Pakistan Author
Ajaz Shaheen Faculty of Education, Lasbela University of Water, Agriculture and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Balochistan, Pakistan Author
Samreen Ghulam Nabi M. Phil Scholar, Faculty of Education, Lasbela University of Water, Agriculture and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Baluchistan, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63056/ACAD.004.01.0066

Keywords:

Pre-Service Teachers, Perceptions of Preparedness, Higher Order Thinking Skills, Bloom’s Taxonomy

Abstract

This study explores the perceptions of pre-service teachers regarding their preparedness to foster higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) in their future students, specifically within the context of LUAWMS. ,the study gathered data from 82 pre-service teachers through a structured ten-item multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQs) based on CTSA model, and in-depth, semi-structured interviews with a subset of 10 participants. These findings point to the need for teacher education programs to place a stronger emphasis on practical strategies for developing HOTS, including the integration of technology. The study also recommends that pre-service teachers receive more targeted training on Bloom’s Taxonomy and instructional techniques that promote higher-level thinking.