EVENTS

This training focused on incorporating critical thinking into ESL classrooms, offering educators practical strategies to enhance their teaching practices. The session began with a thought-provoking video that highlighted methods for developing students' analytical and problem-solving skills.

Participants engaged in dynamic discussions, sharing reflections and exploring practical ways to implement these strategies in their classrooms. Key takeaways included:

• Structured Questioning Techniques: Encouraging deeper inquiry and exploration.
• Problem-Solving Activities: Designing tasks that chalenge students to think criticaly.
• Debate Formats: Promoting active engagement and critical evaluation of different perspectives.
• Scaffolding Tasks: Supporting students as they develop critical analysis skills.
• Group Discussions: Fostering collaborative learning and diverse viewpoints.

Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the session’s practical relevance. Educators expressed interest in accessing additional resources and attending follow-up sessions to explore lesson planning for critical thinking in greater depth.

This session underscored the vital role critical thinking plays in language teaching, inspiring instructors to experiment with innovative strategies and share their outcomes in future discussions.