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  • Published Online:
    March  2025
  • Product Name:
    The IUP Journal of English Studies
  • Product Type:
    Article
  • Product Code:
    IJES150325
  • DOI:
    10.71329/IUPJES/2025.20.1.171-188
  • Author Name:
    M Sarppa Raje and R S Swarnalakshmi
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  • Subject/Domain:
    Arts and Humanities
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  • Pages:
    171-188
Volume 20, Issue 1, March 2025
Assessing Higher-Order Thinking Skills Among Engineering English Learners Through Self-Made YouTube Video Creation
Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of self-made YouTube video creation in assessing higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) among 180 freshman engineering students in a Technical English course. After watching a tutorial on video production, students created explanatory videos on technical procedures. Using a mixed-methods approach with pre- and post-tests and a control group, the study employed a validated rubric to assess HOTS in student videos. Quantitative analyses, including paired t-tests and ANOVA, showed significant HOTS improvements in the experimental group, with a strong positive correlation between video quality and HOTS scores. Qualitative interviews revealed enhanced problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative learning. The findings emphasize integrating HOTS into English assessments through engaging, technology-driven tasks like video creation, empowering students as active learners.

Introduction

The rapid advancement of technology and the increasing emphasis on digital literacy necessitate innovative strategies to cultivate higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) among engineering students (Bauld, 2022).