%0 Journal Article
%T A Case Study of Chinese Students¡¯ and IEP Faculty Perceptions of a Creativity and Critical Thinking Course | Badger | Higher Education Studies | CCSE
%A James Badger
%J Higher Education Studies
%D 2019
%I 
%R 10.5539/hes.v9n3p34
%X The attention to fostering learners¡¯ critical thinking and creativity skills in secondary school and college students is growing in Western and non-Western countries. This study investigated the integration of a creativity and critical thinking course in an Intensive English Programs (IEP) to determine how the same course may contribute to international students¡¯ linguistic skills and analytic abilities in preparation for college. Perry¡¯s (1970) conceptual framework was adopted to analyze Chinese students¡¯ views of problems presented in a creativity and critical thinking course, and how the same knowledge related to the Chinese students¡¯ prior educational experiences as well as connect to their future studies. IEP faculty and administrator¡¯s perceptions provided an additional perspective into the purpose and learning outcomes of the same course. Findings from this research address a gap in the literature that seeks effective strategies and models for IEPs to foster international students¡¯ analytic skills in preparation for college studies
%U http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/hes/article/view/0/39808