... to understand its impact on critical thinking development. Design/methodology/approach This study employs a quantitative research design using structural equation modeling (SEM) to examine the proposed theoretical framework and hypotheses. SEM was selected because it allows simultaneous estimation of direct...

...Doris Zahner; Heidi Hyytinen; Kari Nissinen; Kaisa Silvennoinen; Jani Ursin Purpose The study focuses on the differences in learning gains of higher-order skills such as critical thinking and communication of entering and exiting higher education students in Finland and the US, whether...

...Sobia Bhutto; Alamin Mydin; Kamran Hyder; Irshad Hussain Sarki; Gul Muhammad Rind Purpose This study aims to investigate the relationship between workplace spirituality (WPS) and faculty critical thinking (CT) and the mediating effect of knowledge management (KM) among faculty at public...

...Seyyed Mohammad Reza Amirian; Saeed Ghaniabadi; Tahereh Heydarnejad; Saeed Abbasi Purpose Following the significant role of critical thinking (CT), sense of efficacy beliefs and teaching style preferences in the success of teachers and consequently the success of the educational system, this study...

...Anna Berestova; Sergey Kolosov; Milena Tsvetkova; Elena Grib Purpose The study deals with the problems of development of critical thinking among university students, its connection with motivation for learning and academic achievements of students. The purpose of the study is to define...

... and knowledge, such as critical thinking, micro-macro connection and the interplay between structure and agency. Practical implications Life story and narrative methods should be employed in post-secondary education as teaching instruments. Originality/value The study contributes to expand...

...Robin A.F. Andrews; Philip Tyson Purpose The development and application of critical thinking skills are an important component of success at University. Such skills permit students to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of evidence, argument and theory. However research suggests that many...

...Shaikha Bint Jabor Al-Thani; Ali Abdelmoneim; Adel Cherif; Dalal Moukarzel; Khaled Daoud Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the effectiveness of a new general education program at Qatar University (QU) in achieving English writing and critical thinking outcomes. Design...