@article{library_repository1471,
          volume = {13},
          number = {2},
          author = { Kunasunthary Duraippah and  Zahari Hamidon and Peter Ong},
           title = {Using Instructional Materials to Develop Higher Order Thinking Skills},
       publisher = {ASEAN Journal of Open and Distance Learning},
         journal = {ASEAN Journal of Open \& Distance Learning (AJODL)},
           pages = {83--96},
            year = {2021},
        keywords = {applications, higher order thinking skills, Information Communication and Technology, instructional
materials, instructional strategies, learning environment },
             url = {https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/1471/},
        abstract = {This paper investigates and explores the use of instructional materials for a learning environment to develop higher
order thinking skills. This study was conducted in an international school in Kuala Lumpur. This research is based
on qualitative research involving unstructured interviews to obtain more complex or personal information. A total of
three participants were voluntarily selected for this interview; the principal, the Information Communication and
Technology teacher and one student from Year 10 were involved in this research. More participants could not be
interviewed due to the second phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. Information Communication and Technology is used
to improve students? learning performance including higher order thinking skills to enable students to ask logical and
intelligent questions and to help students solve solutions to understand the target knowledge. Instructional materials
used in Information Communication and Technology lessons during teaching and learning exercise to engage more
effectively with the learners. Tools used include digital worksheets, quizzes, and assignments. The findings of this
study show that this research school inspires teachers to create instructional materials and incorporate higher order
thinking skills into the daily teaching and learning. higher order thinking skills are elements that incorporate
creativity skills, communication skills, collaboration skills and critical thinking skills. The right pedagogy and
development higher order thinking skills together can develop a culture of thinking and facilitate students to develop
advanced ideas and imagination, while enhancing students? abilities to analyse and evaluate information by working
collaboratively to create new knowledge and solutions. The Information Communication and  (Abstract by authors)}
}