THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SELF-REGULATION AND CRITICAL THINKING AMONG UZBEK EFL LEARNERS
Abstract
The current article investigated the relationship among self-regulation and critical thinking of Uzbek EFL learners. To attain the purpose of the study, 40 EFL learners from three language schools were selected to participate in the study. It was determined that they were at the intermediate-level of language proficiency. The participants were requested to complete the Self-Regulation Questionnaire (SRQ) (Brown, Miller & Lawendowski, 1999) and the California Critical Thinking Skills Test (CCTST) (Facione & Facione, 1992). Data demonstrates that there was a link between self-regulation and critical thinking among the participants. The findings have implications for the sphere of pedagogy as well as further research.
Keywords
Self-regulation, Critical thinking, EFL learners, connection.
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