An Investigation of University Students' Critical Thinking Disposition and Perceived Problem Solving Skills

TÜMKAYA S., AYBEK B., ALDAĞ H.

EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, vol.9, no.36, pp.57-74, 2009 (SSCI, Scopus, TRDizin) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 36
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: EURASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.57-74
  • Keywords: California critical thinking disposition inventory, critical thinking, problem solving inventory, university students
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Problem Statement: Research studies related to developing critical thinking and problem solving as cognitive thinking skills are increasing in Turkey; however, the affective side of the issue is still being neglected. Critical thinking dispositions and perceived problem solving skills are important factors for determining educational needs of students.