Abstract:

There is a need to review the curriculum specifically made for higher education for the benefit of all students. Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) should be developed by mentors and higher authorities. The purpose of HOTS is to ensure that students are able to produce, analyse, and assess their own knowledge. Students who possess higher-order thinking abilities can think more creatively and independently, as well as in a more sophisticated manner. Students who possess the ability to think critically and creatively are better equipped to handle situations in the real world. The teachers' tactics will help the pupils plan their thoughts in accordance with the current circumstances. Students should be able to alter the information and transform it into something fresh and significant rather than merely knowing it. Higher-order thinking skills, or "HOTS" for short, take thinking to higher levels than restating the facts. HOTS requires doing something with the facts. We must understand them, infer from them, connect them to other facts and concepts, categorise them, manipulate them, put them together in new or novel ways, and apply them as we seek new solutions to new problems. Like most talents, higher-order thinking can be learnt and practised. HOTS fosters vital abilities like critical thinking and problem-solving while facilitating a deeper understanding of literature and the arts, enhancing our enjoyment and life experience. Employers greatly value it, and demand for it is only expected to grow in the future. The tools and techniques applied for HOTS will help students to feel inspired to learn and comprehend the value and purpose of education. Students will be more likely to learn as they comprehend the importance and purpose of education. It will enable students to study and use what they have learnt to address challenges outside of the classroom and in real-world situations. Employers greatly appreciate and seek these out. Additionally, it is anticipated to become more and more popular in the near future. Additionally, it will include transferable abilities that are required in a wide range of contexts. Using thought-provoking statements, questions, or scenarios to spark conversation is one strategy the mentors might employ in their lectures to promote higher-order thinking. It will encourage the pupils to develop their talents and aid in their knowledge expansion. This paper will discuss different tools and techniques for HOTS to inculcate values-oriented skills in students. The paper will also discuss about various strategies to reduce the gap between employer expectations and university curriculum using HOTS. For the benefit of all students, the curriculum designed especially for higher education has to be re-examined. Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) should be developed by mentors and higher authorities. The objective is to ensure that students are capable of creating, analysing, and assessing their own knowledge. Thinking beyond just restating the facts is possible with higher-order thinking abilities, or "HOTS" for short. HOTS demands that the facts be used in some way. The resources and methods used for HOTS will encourage students to study while also assisting them in understanding the value and purpose of education. It will increase the likelihood of learning as students understand the value and intent of learning. These are highly valued and in demand by employers. It is also forecasted to be increasingly in demand in the near future. It will help the students broaden their knowledge and motivate them to expand their skills.

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HOTS, Motivation, Creativity, Tools & Techniques, Learning

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