Examining the influence of culture on critical thinking

Miu Chi, Vivian LUN

Examining the influence of culture on critical thinking

Lingnan University

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Abstract

The ability to think critically is a crucial attribute expected of university graduates. However, the endorsement of critical thinking in higher education has been challenged by the growing cultural diversity in university classrooms. There have been concerns about students of different cultural backgrounds showing systematic difference in critical thinking. This presentation seeks to highlight a few areas that culture may have an effect on the teaching and learning of critical thinking in higher education. Related empirical findings will also be reported to illustrate these ideas.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 3 Jul 2012
Event	8th Conference of the International Test Commission - Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands Duration: 3 Jul 2012 → 5 Jul 2012 http://conference.intestcom.org (Invitation Letter)

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Conference	8th Conference of the International Test Commission
Country/Territory	Netherlands
City	Amsterdam
Period	3/07/12 → 5/07/12
Internet address	http://conference.intestcom.org (Invitation Letter)

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