Authors : M.M. Raihanah and S.S. Mary-Ann
Abstract: A critical mind is an empowering tool that allows the individual opportunity to participate in life as an active agent of change. In young adult learners, critical thinking is an evolving concept that requires careful consideration and the task of assisting this development rests among others in the hands of the education practitioners. What engages these groups of learners? What themes are of interest to them? What mode of learning interests them? The answers to these questions will be the enabling factor in engaging the mind and interests of these young adult. This study presents the findings of two case studies of young adult learners conducted at two institutions of higher learning in Selangor. Using both questionnaires and sample activities, the findings suggest that young adult learners generally are motivated to conduct critical thinking irrespective of the learning environment, albeit they require the appropriate stimulus including relevant choices of resources and methodology.
M.M. Raihanah and S.S. Mary-Ann, 2010. Empowering Young Adult Learners, Engaging Critical Thinking: Learner’s Perspective. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, 5: 471-479.