Finding out aspects of learning in small group discussions that matched with
the Indonesian Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and aspects of local
cultures that contradict small group discussion excellence is the purpose of
this research. The method of this research is qualitative. Researchers use
document analysis by collecting documents from various sources such as
journals and articles, which are following the research that the researcher
will do. The results of this research show that the implementation of HOTS
instruction in teaching speaking skills investigated from students’ small
group discussions will be advantageous and beneficial. In essence, HOTS
instructions give a positive effect on students speaking skills significantly.
Keyword
Speaking, Small Group Discussion, ELT