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EXPLORING THE PROGRESSION OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS ACROSS ACADEMIC YEARS

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).41      10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).41      Published : Mar 2023

Exploring the Progression of University Students' Critical Thinking Skills Across Academic Years

Abstract

    This study aimed to assess and compare the critical thinking skills of university students. The study employed a convenient sampling method for selecting universities, while student participants were chosen randomly. Data were collected from 475 students across five public universities. The Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal (WGCTA) was utilized to measure participants' critical thinking skills. The research questions were addressed by applying descriptive statistics and one-way ANOVA. The study's outcomes indicated that many university students exhibited a moderate level of CTS. Furthermore, the analysis revealed that the progression in studies had a small effect on the critical thinking skill levels among the students. Policymakers, curriculum developers, teachers, and administrators may learn from the study that they have a role to play in developing the CTS of their students to contribute meaningfully to society. Changes in curriculum, pedagogy, etc., may be possible due to the study's conclusions.

    University Students, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking Skills, Progression in Studies

    (1) Huma Lodhi
    Assistant Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Soofia Noor
    PhD Scholar, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Farah Shafiq
    Assistant Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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    TURABIAN : Lodhi, Huma, Soofia Noor, and Farah Shafiq. "Exploring the Progression of University Students' Critical Thinking Skills Across Academic Years." Global Educational Studies Review VIII, no. I (2023): 473-484. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2023(VIII-I).41