A Review of Critical Thinking Pedagogical Strategies Used in College English Reading

Abstract

In the teaching of English reading in universities, critical thinking has been emphasized by more and more teachers. In today's society, the internationalization of higher education has become a trend, and putting the internationalization of education into effect requires the growth of critical thinking. This study presents a comprehensive summary of the pedagogical strategies employed to develop critical thinking in college English reading courses. The paper is divided into four parts: firstly, a brief description of the background and educational significance of critical thinking, secondly, an elucidation of the definition of critical thinking, thirdly, a brief review of the thinking ability models related to critical thinking at home and abroad, and finally, a compendium of related teaching strategies to improve critical thinking. The results of this study show that nowadays critical thinking instruction in college reading in English may be taught in relatively straightforward ways, and it is hoped that in the future, educators would look into more adaptable and comprehensive teaching methodologies.