21st century teacher education: Teaching, learning and assessment of critical thinking skills at Sultan Qaboos University

Otherine Neisler*, David Clayton, Thuwayba Al-Barwani, Hussain Al Kharusi, Humaira Al-Sulaimani

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Abstract

This study examines the extent to which Sultan Qaboos University students in general and teacher education students in particular have critical thinking skills when they enter the university or develop them after 3 years of study at the university. The findings from CCTST testing indicate that students are not meeting expectations at any level of the educational system. The student test results were then compared to data from a faculty survey about their perceptions of student critical thinking skill attainment. Faculty overestimated students’ critical thinking skills.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRedefining Teacher Education for the Post-2015 Era
Subtitle of host publicationGlobal Challenges and Best Practices
PublisherNova Science Publishers, Inc.
Pages77-95
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)9781634845267
ISBN (Print)9781634844956
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 2016

Keywords

  • CCTST
  • Critical thinking
  • Oman
  • Teacher education

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Social Sciences

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