Examining the influence of culture on critical thinking
Document Type
Presentation
Source Publication
8th Conference of the International Test Commission, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Publication Date
7-3-2012
Abstract
The ability to think critically is a crucial attribute expected of university graduates. However, the endorsement of critical thinking in higher education has been challenged by the growing cultural diversity in university classrooms. There have been concerns about students of different cultural backgrounds showing systematic difference in critical thinking. This presentation seeks to highlight a few areas that culture may have an effect on the teaching and learning of critical thinking in higher education. Related empirical findings will also be reported to illustrate these ideas.
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Lun, V. M.-C. (2012, July). Examining the influence of culture on critical thinking. Paper presented at the 8th Conference of the International Test Commission, Amsterdam, Netherlands.