A Study of Teachers’ Perceptions of Cultivating Students’ Critical Thinking Ability in Senior High School English Teaching

Abstract

At present, higher education in China is paying increasing attention to the cultivation of creative talents. Creative talents must first and foremost possess strong critical thinking abilities. However, based on the current teaching situation of various subjects in senior high school, teachers pay more attention to students’ academic achievements but neglect the cultivation of their critical thinking abilities. Under such circumstances, the development of students’ thinking and the cultivation of creativity are greatly restricted, making it difficult to cultivate creative talents that meet the needs of the times. Therefore, since English is listed as a compulsory course in senior high school, it should take on the responsibility of providing students with critical thinking training, change the outdated teaching methods, and create a favorable learning atmosphere for students, thereby improving their creative thinking, critical thinking ability and level.