Divergent or Convergent Questions: an Analysis of the Classroom Interaction

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10.2991/978-94-6463-938-4_47How to use a DOI?

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Classroom Interaction; Convergent; Divergent; English Skill,Student

Abstract

As a part of design model in the classroom, the position of questions is part of the successfully instructional design. This is a qualitative Desain study with the sample is 40 students of D3 Accounting study program in Samarinda State Polytechnic in Samarinda. Theory is underpinning of this research from Wilen ‘s theory (1991) with coordinated with Bloom Taxonym. Wilen’ theory is categorized level of high and low questions classification. Level-1 Low Order Convergent(based on literal/ factual recall/memorization based), Level 2 - High Order Convergent- engaging students in productive thinking, Level 3 - Low Order Divergent; encourage learners to analyse information, draw conclusions, and Level 4-High Order Divergent; involve students into creative and evaluative thinking. Result shown that from 40 students, only 6 students reach on level-4, the rest is ranked LOC and LOD classification. The lecturers tend to asking convergent questions than divergent questions because of insufficiently English skill of the students.

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AU  - Rahmawati Fitriana
AU  - Sekta Oscarini Bhakti
AU  - Suminto Suminto
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/31
TI  - Divergent or Convergent Questions: an Analysis of the Classroom Interaction
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Applied Science and Technology on Social Science 2025 (iCAST-SS 2025
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 405
EP  - 415
SN  - 2352-5428
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DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-938-4_47
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