Promoting Higher Order Thinking In Chinese Language Literary Text via Online Social Network

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the impact of technological application (Wiki) in promoting the skill of higher order thinking. The study highlights the teaching and learning of literary text for higher order thinking in a blended learning environment using Wikispaces as a platform. The objectives of this study are to explore the incorporation of Wiki within teaching and learning of literary text in developing higher order thinking. The instruments used for this qualitative study are content analysis on web pages, and group interviews. It was found that, the features of open-editing, discussion posting and video embedding are enabling effective instructions that leads to higher order thinking development in the learning of literary text.

Keywords: higher order thinking, online social network, Wikispaces