Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
Vol 1, No 2 (2017): Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics

The Implementation of Critical Thinking in a Saudi EFL Context: Challenges and Opportunities

Budor Saeed Al Zahrani (King Abdulaziz University)
Tariq Elyas (King Abdulaziz University)

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Publish Date
19 May 2017

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to explore the challenges to, and benefits of, fostering of critical thinking (CT) in the Saudi EFL (English as a foreign language) context.  In the next section, the concept of CT will be clarified.  In the following two sections, possible challenges or barriers to CT, whether religious or pedagogical, in the Saudi context are analyzed and refuted.  After discussing the religious and the educational background of this issue, practices for promoting CT inside EFL classrooms are described.  Finally, the benefits of incorporating CT strategies into language learning are outlined.

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Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics
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Abbrev

ijeltal

Publisher

Institut Agama Islam Negeri Samarinda

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics, e-ISSN: 2527-8746; p-ISSN: 2527-6492, published by English Department, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, State Islamic Institute of Samarinda (IAIN Samarinda). It is a peer-reviewed journal of Language and Linguistics, ...