A letter from Roy van den Brink-Budgen on the subject of Critical Thinking in Hong Kong and Singapore was published in the UK ‘Times Education Supplement’ of 11 February. It points out that these countries are increasingly emphasising critical (including creative) thinking in their curriculums. The value of Critical Thinking is seen in the way in which it can – taught well – enable students to develop their intellectual skills across the subject board.
Critical thinking and the future of education and training
In the field of education and training, the current pandemic has highlighted the issue of the future of universities. In a recent book ‘The New
June 4, 2020