This study aims to identify teachers' view on the role played by the authorities involved in the implementation of higher order thinking skills (HOTs) in preschool. The data were obtained through interview questions from respondents which consisted of 10 teachers from 10 schools from Taiping district. The data was analyzed using the Hermeneutic method which is the interpretation of text to metatext. Results showed that, the authorities involved in the implementation of higher order thinking skills (HOTs) in preschool has taken the necessary steps in introducing HOTs but it is still in its early stages following its implementation in the preschool level has not been well-structured yet. As conclusions, teachers still need specific guidance through courses and workshops to improve the HOTs skills implementation in preschool. As the implication of this study, the Ministry of Education Malaysia, State Education Department, District Education Office and Headmasters should improve the implementation of HOTs through specialized courses and workshops to ensure that teachers could successfully implement HOTs in preschool teaching and learning.
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