Teaching critical thinking to Chinese students in English as a foreign language writing class: A review

<span lang="EN-US">Critical thinking (CT) is important for English as a foreign language (EFL) writing. However, the EFL writings of Chinese students are usually negatively commented on in terms CT The study reviewed relevant studies how writing was taught to learners at tertiary education level. It shows most teachers adopted existing western definitions general knowledge background and mainly used teacher-centered assessment techniques teach CT. Students’ development mostly assessed by self-designed assessments. Facing globalization teaching, thus updates meet increasing needs teaching China. Relevant suggestions also given practitioners.</span>