Digitalisation of Education For Sustainable Development (ESD) Learning through Hots Literacy-Based Literature Learning Design in Elementary Schools

The reason for this study is to identify something that in the implementation of learning still not integrated, especially about Hots Literacy dimension and teachers understanding of Hot's concept. The construction of a HOTS-based learning programme is an effort to enhance the quality of learning and improve graduate qualifications. The Programme was initiated by the Ministry of Education and Culturewhichhasbeen integrated with Strengthening Character Education since 2018 that put forward in accomplishing 21stcentury education, i.e. the scientific approach, authentic assessment. Therefore learning should be related to the four 21st century character of learning, that is Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, inventiveness and creativity, teamwork and communication or some called it as 4Cs (critical thinking & ploblem soliving,Creative skill & Innovation,Collaboration,Coommunication). The design of literacy learning in this study is based on the hots literacy, which includes problem-based learning, project-based learning, and the Reading to Learn (R2L) model together with a scientific approach. The study's findings are anticipated to raise high-order thinking skills literacy and enhance learning outcomes for grade VIII students at SMPN 14 Medan.