Xu Xiaoshu, Su Yujie, Zhang Huanhuan, Lei Vivian Ngan-Lin, Ye Xiaofang
School of Foreign Studies, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, China.
Faculty of Applied Sciences, Macao Polytechnic University, Macau, Macao SAR, China.
Front Psychol. 2025 May 1;16:1494055. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1494055. eCollection 2025.
This study examines the impact of VaKE-guided online discussion forums on the critical thinking (CT) styles of 100 undergraduate students in Southeast China, focusing on engagement and information-seeking tendencies. Unlike previous research on VaKE's impact on CT skills, this study investigates its effect on CT styles. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining the 24-item UFCTI and student reflective diaries. Results showed that the experimental group, engaged in VaKE-guided forums, exhibited improved engagement and information-seeking behaviors, while the control group, using traditional methods, saw a decline. Qualitative data further supported these findings, with students reporting enhanced understanding of social issues and increased cognitive flexibility. Challenges, including insufficient teacher-student interaction, were noted, emphasizing the need for careful facilitation. These findings contribute to the literature on ethical reasoning and CT styles, providing insights for educators seeking to enhance cognitive and moral development in higher education.
本研究考察了以VaKE为导向的在线讨论论坛对中国东南部100名本科生批判性思维（CT）风格的影响，重点关注参与度和信息寻求倾向。与以往关于VaKE对CT技能影响的研究不同，本研究调查了其对CT风格的影响。采用了混合方法，将24项的UFCTI和学生反思日记相结合。结果表明，参与VaKE导向论坛的实验组在参与度和信息寻求行为方面有所改善，而使用传统方法的对照组则出现了下降。定性数据进一步支持了这些发现，学生们报告称对社会问题的理解有所增强，认知灵活性也有所提高。研究指出了包括师生互动不足在内的挑战，强调了精心引导的必要性。这些发现为关于道德推理和CT风格的文献做出了贡献，为寻求在高等教育中促进认知和道德发展的教育工作者提供了见解。
