Tag: Critical thinking

The Place of Critical Thinking in Physics Instruction

The Place of Critical Thinking in Physics Instruction

Dickson Kimeli Rutto, Peter Waswa & Simon WanamiUniversity of Eldoret, KenyaEmail: dixonkimeli@gmail.com Abstract: The teaching of critical thinking is paramount in physics instruction, it is achieved through acquisition of critical thinking skills by learners. Consequently, teachers of physics ought to employ instructional strategies that foster the acquisition of the skills. This article explores an array…

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Fostering Critical Thinking Skills: The Case for Academic Communication Skills Learning at Women’s University in Africa

Fostering Critical Thinking Skills: The Case for Academic Communication Skills Learning at Women’s University in Africa

Dr Mildred Shingirirai NyamayedengaWomen’s University in Africa, ZimbabweEmail: mildrednyamayedenga@gmail.com Abstract: The aim of the study is to establish how the Communication Skills course assist s undergraduate students at Women’s University in Africa (WUA) to enhance critical thinking skills. The current study adopts a qualitative research, approach which is hinged on the interpretivist paradigm. The study…

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Emancipatory Education: Pre-Requisite for Social Economic Transformation in Tanzania

Emancipatory Education: Pre-Requisite for Social Economic Transformation in Tanzania

Dr. Chrispina LekuleSt. Augustine University of Tanzaniachrispina.lekule@saut.ac.tz Abstract: This analytical paper discusses the concept of emancipatory education as a way forward for effective achievement of social economic transformation in Tanzania. Based on the philosophical views of a Brazilian thinker, Paulo Freire, the paper argues that, if Tanzania has to achieve a positive social economic transformation…

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