Practical Approaches and Optimization Strategies for Cultivating Critical Thinking in University English Classrooms

Yan Ting

doi:10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250034.20261005

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Practical Approaches and Optimization Strategies for Cultivating Critical Thinking in University English Classrooms

Volume 10, Issue 5

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Practical Approaches and Optimization Strategies for Cultivating Critical Thinking in University English Classrooms
Practical Approaches and Optimization Strategies for Cultivating Critical Thinking in University English Classrooms
School of Languages and Cultures, Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, Shanghai, 201701, China
Vol. 10, Issue 5, Pages: 153-156(2026)
Published：30 May 2026
DOI：10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250034.20261005
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Yan Ting.Practical Approaches and Optimization Strategies for Cultivating Critical Thinking in University English Classrooms[J].Journal of International Education and Development,2026,10(05):153-156.
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Yan Ting.Practical Approaches and Optimization Strategies for Cultivating Critical Thinking in University English Classrooms[J].Journal of International Education and Development,2026,10(05):153-156. DOI： 10.47297/wspiedWSP2516-250034.20261005.

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The enhancement of English language proficiency and the development of critical thinking skills are mutually reinforcing. Depth and breadth of thought contribute to more profound expression

while improved language skills enable more fluent and precise articulation of ideas. As the English proficiency of each successive cohort of students continues to rise

fostering critical thinking has become one of the key priorities in college English teaching. Drawing on the author's teaching experience

this paper explores how college English classrooms can emphasize the cultivation of students' critical thinking through instructional activities such as debates and discussions.

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