Brilliant Educators

HOTS Why HOTS?       HOTS is an instrument used to measure the competance of higher order thinking skill. The "HOTs" deals with the capability of analyzing, creating or solving the events, problems, or situation. Besides, the "HOTS" should be able to show the competence of transfering the concept or knowledge  to the other concepts.      The implementat of "HOTS" is not only in the question making or in the assessment system, but also in the learning contexts.  1. HOTS in the Assessment System In the assessment system or the question making, there are some items that should be noticed, namly the level of students' thingking, the use of verbs used in the question making. a. The Level of Students' Thinking     Each student has different capability in accepting and understanding the lesson. The differences that be used as a measurement in making questions. The teachers can make easy, midle or difficult questions should refer to the d...

How to Become a Brilliant Teacher At the 21st century, the process of teaching and learning activites requires the brilliant teachers. To be brilliant teachers are very easy and can be conducted by all of the teachers. However, to be a brilliant teacher does not happen by accident, it requires some iterms or qualification that should be met. First, the teachers should master a lesson plan, materials of the learning, classroom management, the utilization of technology, and the last, the should be an activator, innovator, and inspirators for their students. 1. Mastering the Lesson Plan. A lesson plan is an activity of teaching preparation planned, organized and conducted by the teacher in order the attainment of teaching goals can be reached successfully. The lesson plan is a must for them because the lesson plan contains the activity that they will conduct and reach.  Accoding to Lester B. Stands, A lesson plan is actually a plan of action. It, therefore, includes the ...