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The Role of Critical Thinking Disposition in Enhancing Argumentative Writing Skill: Iranian EFL Teachers’ and Learners’ Perspective: The Role of Critical Thinking Disposition in Enhancing Argumentative Writing Skill...

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  • Shaho Hoorijani1,
  • Hossein Heidari Tabrizi*1,
  • Mohsen Masoomi2,
  1. English Department, Islamic Azad University Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch Isfahan, Iran
  2. English Department, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj Branch, Kurdistan, Iran

Received: 2022-06-01

Revised: 2022-07-01

Accepted: 2021-11-08

Published in Issue 2022-10-01

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Hoorijani, S., Heidari Tabrizi, H., & Masoomi, M. (2022). The Role of Critical Thinking Disposition in Enhancing Argumentative Writing Skill: Iranian EFL Teachers’ and Learners’ Perspective: The Role of Critical Thinking Disposition in Enhancing Argumentative Writing Skill.. Journal of New Trends in English Language Learning (JNTELL), 1(2), 23-39. https://doi.org/10.30495/
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Abstract

This study investigated the attitude of the Iranian EFL teachers and learners toward the role of critical thinking disposition in
enhancing argumentative writing in the Iranian EFL context at Islamic Azad University, Kurdistan branch. Attitude plays an
important role that affecting language learning, especially writing skills in an EFL context like Iran. In this descriptive study, 14
EFL teachers and 80 EFL learners both males and females were selected based on a random sampling method. The data were
gathered based on a survey approach, by using the online CCTDI questionnaire. To answer the research questions of this study
and uncover the attitude of EFL teachers and learners towards the treatment, the responses the to CCTDI online questionnaire
were coded and analyzed. The results indicated that teachers and learners had positive attitudes towards all components of
CCTDI. They represented a highly positive disposition towards truth-seeking and inquisitiveness. Results of the study revealed
that of the EFL teachers and learners have a positive attitude regarding English language teaching and learning. Another finding
of the study was that, having favorable perspective toward English did not enhance their proficiency in learning English. It is
hoped that the findings of this study help teacher and learners learn about critical thinking principles they will apply prudent
judgment, challenge the improbable, pursue difficulties, establish alternatives, use tactics, consider alternative perspectives, and
attempt to be objective.

Keywords

  • Argumentative Writing, CCTDI Questionnaire, EFL Teachers’ Attitude, EFL learners’ Attitude
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