Insight from the association between critical thinking and English argumentative writing: catering to English learners' writing ability.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

English argumentative writing (EAW) is a 'problem-solving' cognitive process, and its relationship with critical thinking has drawn attention in China. This is because fostering EAW proficiency is a crucial element but a challenging task for Chinese high school English teaching and learning. The present study examined how critical thinking is related to Chinese high school students' EAW performance. The study identified eight critical thinking disposition (CTD) subscales and aims to determine whether EAW and CTD are correlated.

Methods

A questionnaire modified from the Chinese Version Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory (CTDI-CV) and the Evaluation Criteria for English Argumentative Writing (ECEAW) were employed in this study. Both instruments were administe

SUBMITTER: Hu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10666613 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature