On the Relationship Between Critical Thinking and Language Learning Strategies Among Iranian EFL Learners

On the Relationship Between Critical Thinking and Language Learning Strategies Among Iranian EFL Learners

This study investigates the relationship between critical thinking and the use of direct and indirect language learning strategies by Iranian learners. To this end, two survey instruments, the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL), and a questionnaire of Critical Thinking, were administere...

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Main Authors: J. Nikoopour, Mohammad Amini Farsani, Maryam Nasiri
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University (SRTTU) 2011-03-01
Series:Fanāvarī-i āmūzish
Subjects:
critical thinking
language learning strategies
iranian efl learners
Online Access:https://jte.sru.ac.ir/article_283_1d45ec094b17734db337c045ad602f6b.pdf
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spelling doaj-df142fb5752c4c27a90fb61167080c4c2021-06-12T07:15:34ZfasShahid Rajaee Teacher Training University (SRTTU)Fanāvarī-i āmūzish2008-04412345-54622011-03-01529910410.22061/tej.2011.283283On the Relationship Between Critical Thinking and Language Learning Strategies Among Iranian EFL LearnersJ. Nikoopour0Mohammad Amini Farsani1Maryam Nasiri2English Languege Department, Islamic Azad University,Tehran,IranDepartment of English Language, Tarbiat Moallem University, Tehran, IranEnglish Languege Department, Islamic Azad University,Takestan,Qazvin,IranThis study investigates the relationship between critical thinking and the use of direct and indirect language learning strategies by Iranian learners. To this end, two survey instruments, the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL), and a questionnaire of Critical Thinking, were administered among 100 college students majoring in English translation at Karaj University. The findings reveals a statistically significant relationship between specific direct and indirect language learning strategies such as cognitive, metacognitive, and social with critical thinking, while memory, compensation, and affective strategies appeared to have no relationship with critical thinking.https://jte.sru.ac.ir/article_283_1d45ec094b17734db337c045ad602f6b.pdfcritical thinkinglanguage learning strategiesiranian efl learners
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Maryam Nasiri
On the Relationship Between Critical Thinking and Language Learning Strategies Among Iranian EFL Learners
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critical thinking
language learning strategies
iranian efl learners
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Mohammad Amini Farsani
Maryam Nasiri
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title On the Relationship Between Critical Thinking and Language Learning Strategies Among Iranian EFL Learners
title_short On the Relationship Between Critical Thinking and Language Learning Strategies Among Iranian EFL Learners
title_full On the Relationship Between Critical Thinking and Language Learning Strategies Among Iranian EFL Learners
title_fullStr On the Relationship Between Critical Thinking and Language Learning Strategies Among Iranian EFL Learners
title_full_unstemmed On the Relationship Between Critical Thinking and Language Learning Strategies Among Iranian EFL Learners
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publisher Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University (SRTTU)
series Fanāvarī-i āmūzish
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publishDate 2011-03-01
description This study investigates the relationship between critical thinking and the use of direct and indirect language learning strategies by Iranian learners. To this end, two survey instruments, the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL), and a questionnaire of Critical Thinking, were administered among 100 college students majoring in English translation at Karaj University. The findings reveals a statistically significant relationship between specific direct and indirect language learning strategies such as cognitive, metacognitive, and social with critical thinking, while memory, compensation, and affective strategies appeared to have no relationship with critical thinking.
topic critical thinking
language learning strategies
iranian efl learners
url https://jte.sru.ac.ir/article_283_1d45ec094b17734db337c045ad602f6b.pdf
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