Revue Algérienne des Sciences du Langage
Volume 10, Numéro 1, Pages 298-318
2025-06-12
Thinking About Thinking: Unveiling Self-regulation As A Critical Thinking Skill In Efl Settings
Authors : Guerniche Mariem . El-mechta Lamia .
Abstract
In the context of 21st century education, fostering critical thinking skills has become a cornerstone of higher education, particularly in EFL settings. This study investigates the metacognitive dimension of critical thinking, focusing on self-regulation skills encompassing self-examination and self-correction subskills. Conducted with Master 1 EFL learners of Applied Linguistics at Mentouri University, Constantine 1, the research aims to assess students’ self-regulation abilities, compare their self-perception with their actual performance, and provide insights into their reflective reasoning processes. Using a quantitative approach, the study employed a test based on Facione’s (1990) critical thinking model, divided into two sections: a self-assessment Likert scale and multiple-choice questions measure. The findings revealed a moderate level of self-regulation among participants, with noticeable discrepancies between self-assessed abilities and actual performance. The study concludes with recommendations for pedagogical interventions aimed at improving students’ self-regulation skills and calls for further research to explore longitudinal and qualitative dimensions of self-regulated critical thinking.
Keywords
critical thinking ; self-regulation ; metacognition ; EFL settings ; Algerian higher education
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