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Received: 23 January 2025
Accepted: 25 January 2025
Published: 05 February 2025
Volume 4, Issue No. 2, 1st Quarter 2025, pp. 35 - 46
Impact of Teachers’ Critical Thinking Skills on Students’ Academic Performance: Basis for an Upskilling Program
Author:
Lu Jing
Abstract:
This study investigates the impact of physical education (PE) instructors’ critical thinking skills on students’
learning in a business college in Wuhan, China. The research examined critical thinking across three
dimensions: evaluating information, creative thinking, and problem-solving. Utilizing a descriptive design, data
were collected through a validated questionnaire distributed to student respondents. The findings revealed that
PE instructors demonstrate a high level of critical thinking. Key indicators, such as identifying new information,
and applying PE skills to solve real-world problems, highlighted the instructors’ capabilities. However,
challenges were noted in distinguishing factual information from inferences and exploring alternative data
interpretations. The study emphasizes the need for targeted upskilling program to further enhance the PE
instructors’ critical thinking skills, fostering improved educational outcomes and aligning with contemporary
pedagogical demands. The results contribute to the broader discourse on integrating critical thinking into
educational practices in China.
Keywords: critical thinking, academic performance, evaluating information, creative thinking, problem-solving
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