Fostering critical thinking skills in Chinese university students through the superstar learning platform
List of Authors
  • R Li Li , Shaharuddin Md Salleh

Keyword
  • LMS, SLP, CEC, critical thinking skills

Abstract
  • With the expansion of information and communication technology, many online technologies have been introduced into education, which changes the learning environment. 99% educational institutions support the use of at least one learning management system (LMS). The most used LSM in China is the Superstar Learning Platform (SLP). The study here are mainly answer three research questions 1) What are Chinese university students’ current critical thinking skills? 2) Can SLP promote students’ critical thinking skills? 3) What are students’ attitudes to SLP? The results are as follows: Chinese university students have a medium level of critical thinking skills. After one term of College English Course (CEC) via SLP, students have improved their critical thinking skills from medium to good level, and students have a positive attitude towards SLP in CEC.

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