مجلة اللغة الوظيفية
Volume 11, Numéro 1, Pages 2-13
2024-06-30

Developing Critical Thinking Skills Among English Language Learners At Chlef University: Exploring Teachers' Pedagogical Perspectives

Authors : Benali Reguig Nacèra . Zourgui Malika . Kara Mostefa Boussena Leila .

Abstract

In today's world of rapid information expansion and dynamic societal concerns, developing critical thinking abilities has become an essential goal in education. This paper aims to shed light on the perspectives of English Language Teachers (Henceforth, ELTs) at Chlef University on their crucial role in encouraging their students to develop critical thinking abilities. It investigates the strategies these teachers use to foster critical thinking in the English language classroom, the challenges they face, and the outcomes they perceive. To achieve this, a semi-structured interview was conducted with 10 English Language Teachers to explore the symbiotic relationship between educational strategies and the improvement of critical thinking skills.

Keywords

Assessment ; Critical Thinking ; English Language Learners ; English Language Teachers (ELTs) ; Instructional Strategies ; Professional Development