Critical Thinking in Higher Education and Labour Market

The monograph presents research-based findings on the conceptualisation of critical thinking and the relevance of critical thinking education in higher education for the labour market. The research methodology is based on the triangulation principle, combining various methods of data collection, analysis and interpretation.

This book presents the comprehensive investigation of critical thinking in higher education from the perspectives of the study and labor market. It looks for an answer to the vibrant question of what and to whom critical thinking is. The study brings together findings from systematic literature review, analysis of descriptions of higher education study programs and study subjects, phenomenographical research and survey and supplements the existing perceptions of critical thinking with novel data-driven insights. The book reveals how critical thinking manifests itself in the contexts of higher education and the labor market and advocates for the significance of the critical thinking at personal, interpersonal, and social levels.

Autorentext

Valdone IndraSiene, PhD in social sciences (education), a professor at Institute of Educational Sciences and Social Work, Faculty of Human and Social Studies, Mykolas Romeris University. Research interests: social pedagogical facilitation, educational technologies, social research, critical thinking, didactic activities in pedagogy, pre-service and in-service teacher training. She is a certified critical thinking teacher, trainer and certifier of Reading and Writing for Critical Thinking International Consortium. Violeta Jegeleviciene, PhD in social sciences (education), an associated professor at Institute of Educational Sciences and Social Work, Faculty of Human and Social Studies, Mykolas Romeris University. Research interests: methodology of quantitative research, learning motivation, critical thinking, pre-service and in-service teacher training. Odeta Merfeldaite, PhD in social sciences (education), a professor at Institute of Educational Sciences and Social Work, Faculty of Human and Social Studies, Mykolas Romeris University. Research interests: educational support, development of interinstitutional support team, critical thinking, pre-service and in-service teacher training. She is a certified supervisor, a member of Lithuanian Association of Consultants of Professional Relations. Daiva Penkauskiene, PhD in social sciences (education), a lecturer at Institute of Educational Sciences and Social Work, Faculty of Human and Social Studies, Mykolas Romeris University, founder and director at NGO Modern Didactics Centre. Research interests: didactics, development of critical thinking, pre-service and in-service teacher training. She is a member and ex-chair of Reading and Writing for Critical Thinking International Consortium, a certified critical thinking teacher, trainer and certifier, a member of International Reading Association. Jolanta Pivoriene, PhD in social sciences (sociology), an associated professor at Institute of Educational Sciences and Social work, Faculty of Human and Social Studies, Mykolas Romeris University. Research interests: global education, education of sustainable development, social changes. She is a member of European Sociological Association. Asta Railiene, PhD in social sciences (education), an associated professor at Institute of Educational Sciences and Social Work, Faculty of Human and Social Studies, Mykolas Romeris University. Research interests: career education and management, educational support, education of critical thinking, pre-service and in-service teacher training. She is a certified critical thinking lecturer of Reading and Writing for Critical Thinking International Consortium. Justinas Sadauskas, PhD in social sciences (education), an associated professor at Institute of Educational Sciences and Social Work, Faculty of Human and Social Studies, Mykolas Romeris University, senior researcher. Research interests: ethics of social work, competence development, critical thinking, university studies. He is a certified supervisor, a member of Lithuanian Association of Consultants of Professional Relations. Natalija Valaviciene, PhD in social sciences (sociology), researcher at Mykolas Romeris University and researcher at National Agency for Education. Research interests: sociology of migration, sociology of globalization, academic ethics.

Inhalt

Introduction - The Concept and Context of Critical Thinking in Higher Education and Labour Market - Analysing the Concept of Critical Thinking in Higher Education: Systematic Literature Review - Critical Thinking as a Unique Competence: Evidence from Higher Education Studies - Critical Thinking in Study Process and Labour Market: Phenomenographic Study - Critical Thinking Competence in Study Process and Labour Market: A Quantitative Study - Linking Critical Thinking Development in Higher Education and Demand in Labour Market - Conclusions and Recommendations for Higher Education - Summary - Zusammenfassung - List of Tables - List of Figures