Some difficulties in developing critical thinking for students majoring in Geography Education, Can Tho University

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze difficulties in order to propose solutions for developing critical thinking of Geography pedagogy students at Can Tho University. The research results have shown that there were two groups of factors including subjective and objective ones. The subjective factors were the passivity of students, lack of information, the limitation of time, inefficiencies in cooperation, restriction of soft skills, student’s lack of confidence,…). At the same time, objcective ones that can affect the development of critical thinking consisted of the limitation of class time, negative affects of social network, the impacts of part-time job, theoretical properties of assessment, lack of materials or learning aids,…