Leveraging Smart Home Training Kits as an Innovative Educational Tool to Foster Higher-Order Thinking Skills; [Aprovechamiento de los kits de formación para hogares inteligentes como herramienta educativa innovadora para fomentar las capacidades de pensamiento de orden superior]

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Sukardi, Oriza Candra, Emilham Mirshad, Mahesi Agni Zaus, Syaiful Islami

2025 Data and Metadata Vol. 4 Article Cited by 2 SDG 4 Quartile

Abstract

This study examines the effectiveness of Smart Home Training Kits in enhancing Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) among vocational education students. The research follows a quasi-experimental design involving two groups: an experimental group utilizing Smart Home Training Kits and a control group employing traditional instructional methods. Pre-tests and post-tests were administered to evaluate improvements in critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Results indicate a significant improvement in HOTS within the experimental group, demonstrating superior performance in analyzing, evaluating, and synthesis of potential solutions related to smart home concepts. Furthermore, the Smart Home Training Kits provided detailed, practical insights into technical principles, allowing students to gain a more realistic understanding of complex topics. The findings suggest that integrating Smart Home Training Kits into vocational curricula could bridge the gap between theory and practice, fostering critical thinking and innovation skills essential in addressing modern workplace challenges. © 2025; Los autores.

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Universitas Negeri Padang, Department of Electrical Engineering, Padang, Indonesia

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