The Interaction Between Understanding of Critical Thinking and Teaching / Learning of Critical Thinking Skills
The Interaction Between Understanding of Critical Thinking and Teaching / Learning of Critical Thinking Skills
Author(s): Valdonė Indrašienė, Violeta Jegelevičienė, Odeta Merfeldaitė, Daiva Penkauskienė, Jolanta Pivorienė, Asta Railienė, Justinas Sadauskas, Natalija ValavičienėSubject(s): Education, Higher Education
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: critical thinking; higher education; critical thinking skills; teaching; learning;
Summary/Abstract: This article aims to present the interaction between understanding of critical thinking and teaching and learning of critical thinking skills in higher education in Lithuania. Representative quantitative research was implemented, and 152 teachers and 1512 students took part in the survey. Exploratory factor analysis revealed two factors – the rigidity and elasticity of the conception of critical thinking – that have an impact on teaching and learning of critical thinking skills.
Journal: Pedagogika
- Issue Year: 144/2021
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 25-42
- Page Count: 18
- Language: English
