Effectiveness of an Instructional Intervention in Developing Critical Thinking Skills - Role of Argument Mapping in Facilitating Learning of Critical Thinking Skills

Mahmood, Shumaila

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“…Same as the other psychological constructs, there is no single definition for critical thinking. Mahmood (2017) identified how has this construct been defined in different perspectives. In educational perspective it involves ability of logical inquiry and to deduce from the information.…”

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“…Ali and Awan (2021) found correlation between critical thinking skills and academic achievement of undergraduate science students. Mahmood (2017) studied the effectiveness of a critical thinking skills intervention program for the students of teacher education program and concluded that "practical learning and instruction of CT skills in classrooms are difficult endeavors that require competent teachers, supportive infrastructure and institutional support" (p. 255).…”

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Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Early Years through Early Childhood Care and Education

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2023

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Today’s children need to learn how to filter useful informationfrom a plethora of information. For this purpose they need to learn criticalthinking skill. Our educational practices do not allow children to think andexpress their ideas, as the teachers in our schools consider themselvesauthority on the knowledge. Moreover, the main purpose of teaching is tocomplete the syllabi and enable students to pass examination. The NationalCurriculum of Early Childhood Care and Education 2017 providesguidelines for developing critical thinking skills in young children. Thisstudy was an attempt to find out whether the classroom environment andinstructional strategies used at ECCE level are appropriate for developingcritical thinking skills in young children. The sample included 15 ECEclassrooms in Muzaffarabad city. These classrooms were observed andinformal interviews were taken from the teachers of these classes. It wasconcluded that the teachers at ECE level were not fully aware of animportant objective of the national curriculum suggested for this level. Theactivities and strategies required for developing critical thinking skill arerarely adopted by the teachers. Their basic focus remains on reading,writing and numeracy. Teachers mostly use the traditional methods ofteaching that make the kids passive learners.

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Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Early Years through Early Childhood Care and Education

JECCE¹

2023

JECCE

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“…This content will be applied practically in order to promote the cultivation of critical thinking skills. Moreover, previous scholarly investigations substantiate the scarcity of research pertaining to the advancement of critical thinking skills among pupils in Pakistan (Khatoon et al, 2022;Mahmood, 2017). The predominant focus of scholarly inquiry lies in the examination of pedagogical approaches and the efficacy with which teachers employ these strategies within educational settings.…”

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Exploring the Perceptions of English Teachers and Students for Developing Critical Thinking Skills at the University Level in Pakistan

2023

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In this research work, the viewpoints of both teachers and students are investigated in relation to the development of critical thinking skills. The development of abilities in critical thinking is of the utmost importance in the context of language acquisition. Not only does it make the acquisition of linguistic competence easier, but it also nurtures cognitive aptitude and the ability to find solutions to problems. This makes the development of critical thinking skills one of the most important aspects of language learning. The purpose of this research is to acquire a better understanding of the current state of critical thinking skills within the field of English language instruction through the collection of relevant data. In addition, it aims to uncover the challenges that students have when attempting to acquire these skills, as well as the strategies that teachers employ in order to cultivate them in their students. In order to acquire an exhaustive understanding of the topic at hand, the research makes use of a qualitative method, which includes semi-structured interviews from 10 teachers and 7 students at university level. According to the findings, there is a consensus among educators regarding the significance of encouraging students to engage in critical thinking within the context of the study of the English language. This research study works as a helpful resource for instructors and stakeholders in the field of English language education, offering significant insights and recommendations for the enhancement of critical thinking abilities among students.

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Effectiveness of an Instructional Intervention in Developing Critical Thinking Skills - Role of Argument Mapping in Facilitating Learning of Critical Thinking Skills

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Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Early Years through Early Childhood Care and Education

Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Early Years through Early Childhood Care and Education

Exploring the Perceptions of English Teachers and Students for Developing Critical Thinking Skills at the University Level in Pakistan

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