Critical thinking skills are essential for language learning and life success. Higher-order thinking skills include analyzing, evaluating, and creating. Assessment should be valid, reliable, and fair for learning. Effective feedback should be given promptly and target specific improvement areas
Analytical Writing 1 requires 30 minutes to analyze an issue. Analytical Writing 2 requires 30 minutes to critique an argument. Quantitative section contains 37 questions in 75 minutes
Active learning involves students actively participating in the learning process. It requires more than passive listening and is learner-centered. Students must engage in higher-order thinking tasks like analysis and synthesis
PBL teaches through solving open-ended problems in trigger materials. Developed for medical education in 1960s by Barrows and Tamblyn. Focuses on student-driven learning and collaborative problem-solving. Uses small groups of 8-10 people with tutor facilitation
Workbook is an educational tool containing worksheets and self-reflection questions. Used by students for learning and practicing at home. Helps improve critical thinking and develop basic intellectual abilities
Critical thinking requires embracing ambiguity and multiple perspectives. Essential Question guides students through their learning journey. Critical thinking is not a one-time task but a continuous inquiry