Description:
In today’s multimedia landscape, the rise of fallacious arguments, “fake news,” and unreliable sources makes critical thinking skills essential not only in one’s native language but also when learning new languages. This webinar will explore the vital role of critical thinking in language education, with a focus on practical applications.
During this interactive webinar, Andrew will:
- Define critical thinking and its importance in the language classroom.
- Introduce a cyclical process for incorporating critical thinking into teaching.
- Demonstrate several classroom activities that encourage critical thinking.
- Share insights on embedding critical thinking into the curriculum.
- Provide an overview of a critical thinking course taught to 4th-year Japanese university students.
For additional reading, participants are encouraged to explore Andy Boon and Gregory Hadley’s article in the July/August 2023 issue of MET, “Designing a Book on Critical Thinking”. In the article, they reflect on the theoretical and practical considerations that shaped their co-authored book, Critical Thinking (Hadley & Boon, 2023).