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

Al Zahrani, Budor Saeed (Unknown)
Elyas, Tariq (Unknown)



Article Info

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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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijeltal

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

IJELTAL (Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics) encompasses research articles, original research report, and scientific commentaries in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics. IJELTAL welcomes contributions in such areas of current analysis in: English ...