ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ABSTRACT
摘要
CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
Chapter One Introduction
1.1 Research background
1.2 Purpose of research
1.3 Significance of research
1.4 Structure of the thesis
Chapter Two Literature Review
2.1.2 Definitions of critical reading (CR)
2.2 Dimensions of critical thinking
2.3 Researches on CT and CR at home and abroad
Chapter Three Research Methodology
3.1 Research questions
3.2 Subjects
3.3 Instruments
3.3.1 Questionnaires
3.3.2 Writing Test paper
3.4 Data collection and analysis
Chapter Four Results and Discussions
4.1 Improvements of critical thinking dispositions
4.1.1 Truth seeking
4.1.2 Open-mindedness
4.1.3 Maturity
4.2 Improvements of critical thinking skills
4.2.1 Analysis
4.2.2 Inference
4.2.3 Evaluation
4.3 Methods to improve critical thinking
4.3.1 Brainstorming
4.3.2 Critical thinking toolbox and drawing thinking map
4.3.3 Telling facts and opinions
4.3.4 Debating and writing
Chapter Five Conclusion
5.1 Major Findings
5.2 Implications
5.3 Limitations
References
Appendices
声明