The Incorporation of Higher Order Thinking Skills in a Blended EFL Reading Classroom

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Xiangjun, H., & Singh, C. K. S. (2024). The Incorporation of Higher Order Thinking Skills in a Blended EFL Reading Classroom. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 13(1), 83–98.

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