TEACHING CRITICAL THINKING IN THE LANGUAGE CLASSROOM

Abstract

Abstract: Critical thinking refers to the individuals’ ability to think and make
correct decisions independently. Nowadays enhancing critical thinking in learners is
considered one of the foreign language teachers’ tasks due to its high position in foreign
language classrooms. There are various factors affecting language learners’ critical
thinking skills. Among these factors is the assessment methods used. Therefore,
through managing the ways of assessing language learners' ability, language teachers
can help them develop critical thinking skills. In this we will talk about critical thinking
and ways to enhance it.