Study on Cultivating Critical Thinking Ability in BTI in China-Taking English Reading Class as Example
Yuehong Wei *
Department of English, North China Electric Power University, Baoding, Hebei, China.
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Abstract
It is very vital for students in BTI to grasp the critical thinking ability, but how to cultivate this ability in the fundamental courses is a big problem to be solved. This study is to employ the teamwork, such as group discussion and group representation, and reflection log in the teaching process, investigating the dynamic situation through questionnaires. The results show that group discussion, group presentation and reflection log are the effective ways to promote the critical thinking ability to some extend; however, it can not improve the critical thinking promptly in such a short time and it will be a successive process. Therefore, carrying out some class activities can enhance the critical thinking in English reading class.
Keywords: BTI, english reading, critical thinking, teamwork, reflection log.