ASSESSING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS: DEVELOPING ASSESSMENT TOOLS TO MEASURE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS

Abstract

Developing the critical thinking skills is essential for achieving success in higher education and in all other aspects of social life. In this this thesis, we focused on how to create and verify the tools designed to assess the critical thinking skills of students in higher education. The paper examines the significance of critical thinking in both academic and real-world settings, delineates the procedure for developing efficient evaluation instruments, and offers valuable perspectives on methods to cultivate and improve critical thinking skills. The results indicate that meticulously crafted evaluation instruments can proficiently assess the critical thinking skills effectively, providing significant perspectives for educators and institutions aiming to improve student learning achievements.