List of tables List of figures Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Background of the study 1.2 Objectives and research design 1.3 Significance of this study 1.4 Outline of the book Chapter 2 Critical thinking 2.1 A historical review of CT 2.2 What CT is 2.3 How general CT is 2.4 In search of CT: A working definition Chapter 3 Critical thinking and L2 writing 3.1 Understanding L2 writing 3.2 Relationship between CT and L2 writing 3.3 Conceptualizing CT in L2 writing Chapter 4 Teaching, learning and assessing critical thinking in L2 writing 4.1 Teaching CT in L2 writing 4.2 Assessing CT in L2 writing 4.3 Factors influencing the teaching and learning of CT in L2 writing Chapter 5 Methodology 5.1 Research purpose and research questions 5.2 Naturalistic inquiry and case study research 5.3 The recruitment of participants 5.4 Data collection 5.5 Data analysis 5.6 Role of the researcher 5.7 Enhancing trustworthiness 5.8 Ethical considerations Chapter 6 Integrating CT in Alice's EFL writing classroom 6.1 Alice's conception of CT and CT in EFL writing 6.2 Teaching CT with a focus on thoughtful arguments 6.3 Impact on students' learning of CT and EFL writing Chapter 7 Integrating CT in Carol's EFL writing dassroom 7.1 Carols conception of CT and CT in EFL writing 7.2 Teaching CT with a focus on fair and reasonable analysis and evaluation 7.3 Impact on students' learning of CT and EFL writing Chapter 8 Integrating CT in Doris' EFL writing dassroom 8.1 Doris' conception of CT and CT in EFL writing 8.2 Integrating CT in EFL writing through formative assessment 8.3 Impact on students' learning of CT and EFL writing Chapter 9 Influencing factors on the teaching and learning of CT 9.1 Teacher beliefs about CT and EFL writing 9.2 Teachers' professional knowledge and skills regarding CT and EFL writing 9.3 Students' backgrounds 9.4 Institutional policy and collegial support 9.5 The affordances and impediments from the wider educational context Chapter 10 Discussion 10.1 Understanding CT in EFL writing 10.2 Integrating CT in EFL writing: Strategies and potential impact
10.3 The muRi-layered influence on the integration of CT in EFL writing Chapter 11 Conclusion and implications 11.1 Major findings of this study 11.2 Limitations and contributions of this study 11.3 Implications of this study 11.4 Directions for future research References Appendices Appendix 1. Previous research on CT in L2 writing instruction Appendix 2. Criteria for Evaluating CT in L2 Writing Appendix 3. Sample interview questions for teachers Appendix 4. Sample interview questions for students Appendix 5. Sample interview questions for department heads Appendix 6. Classroom observation protocol Appendix 7. Questionnaire on CT and English writing Appendix 8. Pre-and post-study writing tests Appendix 9. IELTS writing task 2 band descriptors Appendix 10. CT-oriented writing rubric
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