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The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on the development of critical thinking skills among students. The research highlights the need for a comprehensive understanding of the impact of co-curricular activities on critical th
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- Role of Co-Curricular Activities in Developing Critical Thinking: A Case Study of a University-Based Debating Club in Bangladesh (2026) · International Journal of Changes in Education · doi
The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on the development of critical thinking skills among students. The research highlights the need for a comprehensive understanding of the impact of co-curricular activities on critical thinking development. The study aims to address this gap by examining the influence of co-curricular activities on the development of critical thinking skills among students.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: study identifies gap existing literature development critical thinking - Investigation of the relationship between child development undergraduates' critical thinking and problem-solving skills (2026) · ODÜ Sosyal Bilimler Araştırmaları Dergisi (ODÜSOBİAD) · doi
Future studies could investigate the relationship between critical thinking and problem-solving skills in different populations, such as graduate students or working professionals. Future studies could explore the impact of various interventions, such as training programs or educational courses, on critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Future studies could examine the relationship between critical thinking and problem-solving skills in different contexts, such as academic or professional settings.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: future studies investigate relationship between critical thinking problem-solving - Designing and implementing a module to foster critical thinking in management education: An exploration of rationale and methods (2026) · Journal of Education, Innovation, and Communication. · doi
Finally, future research should explore the development and use of assessment tools that more effectively capture the growth of critical thinking. 6 Future research While the present study offers promising insights into the benefits of critical tutorial redesign, further research is needed to build on these findings. Additionally, given the culturally diverse composition of many higher education seminars, further inquiry into culturally responsive critical pedagogy is warranted.
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