University of Tabriz Journal of Modern Psychological Researches 2322-3340 8 29 2013 04 21 Effective of Strategic Training of Thinking on Critical Thinking in Students Effective of Strategic Training of Thinking on Critical Thinking in Students 195 216 4281 FA Eskandar Fathi Azar Yousef Adib Touraj Hashemi Rahim Badri-gargari Hasan Gharibi Journal Article 2015 12 26 The present research investigates the effects of strategic training of thinking on critical thinking in k-5 students. An experimental study, 80 students (40 female, 40 male) were selected through cluster sampling and assigned into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received training of thinking session (15 sessions, each in one hour). Student’s critical thinking were assessed by Cornell critical thinking –x level scale, then wee compared. Data were analyzed through analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Results revealed that training of thinking did have significant effect on critical thinking. Critical thinking can be increased via direct training of thinking, participating students in classroom tasks, and sharing them in thinking process. The present research investigates the effects of strategic training of thinking on critical thinking in k-5 students. An experimental study, 80 students (40 female, 40 male) were selected through cluster sampling and assigned into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received training of thinking session (15 sessions, each in one hour). Student’s critical thinking were assessed by Cornell critical thinking –x level scale, then wee compared. Data were analyzed through analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Results revealed that training of thinking did have significant effect on critical thinking. Critical thinking can be increased via direct training of thinking, participating students in classroom tasks, and sharing them in thinking process. https://psychologyj.tabrizu.ac.ir/article_4281_4f5acfac5d4e6a311a8dbf153f9e049f.pdf