Authors:
I. V. Kulamikhina,
candidate of pedagogical Sciences, associate Professor,
e-mail: irakula@yandex.ru
Omsk State Agrarian University named after P.A. Stolypin,
1 Institutskaya square, Omsk, 644008, Russian Federation
O. N. Lebedenko,
senior lecturer, Department of foreign languages,
e-mail: olga.lebedenko@rambler.ru
Omsk State Agrarian University named after P.A. Stolypin,
1 Institutskaya square, Omsk, 644008, Russian Federation
Abstract:
The article is aimed at solving the problem of development of critical thinking skills in undergraduate students through foreign language learning at Agricultural University. Content analysis of the critical think-ing concept allowed the authors to characterize it as an integrative ability of an individual to analyze infor-mation, synthesize ideas and evaluate events, ensuring the processes of comprehension, cognition, and deci-sion-making. The effectiveness of the development of critical thinking skills in the foreign language class is ensured by the following strategies: Reading Circles strategy; Socratic-questions-based discussions; Group presentations; Writing assignments (abstracts, essays). These classroom management strategies create ac-tive meaningful environment that produces a beneficial motivating effect on the meaningful activities of students.
Keywords:
Critical thinking skills, classroom management strategies, active meaningful environment, thinking-based learning, teaching and learning process.
