However, to successfully foster CT, educational institutions must train teachers to adopt CT-enhancing strategies and create curricula that prioritize deep reasoning over rote memorization. By doing so, we can equip future generations with the skills needed for academic success and lifelong learning.
This essay is based on the concepts discussed in Higher Order Thinking Skills in the Language Classroom by A. Ghanizadeh et al..
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