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A Case Study of Chinese Students' and IEP Faculty Perceptions of a Creativity and Critical Thinking Course

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  • James Badger

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The attention to fostering learners¡¯ critical thinking and creativity skills in secondary school and college students is growing in Western and non-Western countries. This study investigated the integration of a creativity and critical thinking course in an Intensive English Programs (IEP) to determine how the same course may contribute to international students¡¯ linguistic skills and analytic abilities in preparation for college. Perry¡¯s (1970) conceptual framework was adopted to analyze Chinese students¡¯ views of problems presented in a creativity and critical thinking course, and how the same knowledge related to the Chinese students¡¯ prior educational experiences as well as connect to their future studies. IEP faculty and administrator¡¯s perceptions provided an additional perspective into the purpose and learning outcomes of the same course. Findings from this research address a gap in the literature that seeks effective strategies and models for IEPs to foster international students¡¯ analytic skills in preparation for college studies.

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  • James Badger, 2019. "A Case Study of Chinese Students' and IEP Faculty Perceptions of a Creativity and Critical Thinking Course," Higher Education Studies, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 9(3), pages 34-44, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:hesjnl:v:9:y:2019:i:3:p:34-44
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    creativity; critical thinking; IEP faculty; Chinese students; college preparation;
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