1. The extent of preparedness of the non-native teachers in applying higher order thinking skills in teaching English
Research Objectives Research questions Research Methodology
To identify the level of
preparedness of the
English teachers in
applying higher order
thinking skills in
teaching
What are the levels of
preparedness of English
Teachers in applying higher
order thinking skills
Research Approach:
Quantitative and Quantitative
Research Design:
Survey- This is a survey research design to only collect
data on teachers ‘ level of preparedness in applying
higher order thinking skills in teaching English
Research Instrument
Questionnaire
Data Analysis
Bar graphs and pie chart
To determine the
factors of teachers
sense of preparedness
What are the factors of the
teachers’ state of
preparedness?
Research Approach:
Quantitative and Qualitative
Research Design:
Survey – A survey to ascertain therelevance of courses
attended by teachers pertaining to the application of
higher order thinking skills
Research Instrument
Document Analysis
Data Analysis
Data collection

2. The extent of preparedness of the non-native teachers in applying higher order thinking skills in teaching English
To examine the
implications of lack of
preparedness in
applying higher order
thinking skills in
teaching English
What are the implications of the
lack of preparedness in applying
higher order of thinking in
teaching English.
Research Approach:
Quantitative and Qualitative
Research Design:
Interview – Interviewing relevant parties to examine
attitudes and the depth of understanding on the
importance of higher order thinking skills in teaching
Research Instrument
Informal interview
Data Analysis
Coding and Content analysis