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Cosmos C
Critical thinking in an.East Asian context
Craig Sower, Shujitsu Women's University, Japan
Wayne K. Johnson, Ryukoku University, Japan
This paper will present a general framework for introducing
critical thinking skills in the language classroom. This framework
has been adapted from a series of critical thinking activities which enable
students to identify the main issues, the conclusions, and the reasons
within a critical argument. These activities further teach students, in
a culturally sensitive way, to ask the right questions and formulate their
own conclusions. The presenters will also discuss various techniques used
in the decision-making process that heighten students' critical thinking
skills, as well as methods which can be applied to written and verbal discourse.
While some believe that teaching critical thinking skills in an East Asian
context is at times inappropriate, the authors argue that the underlying
processes of assessment, evaluation, comparison, and decision-making are
as relevant, applicable and useful here as in the West. Questions, comments
and critical feedback will be solicited from participants. |
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