Critical Reading

Education

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Why critical reading?

Critical reading is key to understanding social, educational, economic, and political issues.
Without critical reading skills, individuals are more likely to fall victim to fake news, biased reporting, or propaganda, leading them to make decisions based on false or misleading information. They are more susceptible to manipulation by advertisers, political leaders, or media outlets who may exploit them with biased or persuasive narratives.
A lack of critical reading prevents individuals from properly evaluating evidence or considering multiple perspectives, resulting in poorly informed choices in both personal and professional life.
Without the ability to question or analyse texts, people may passively accept information without challenging assumptions, limiting their intellectual growth and ability to think independently.
Without critical thinking, individuals may gravitate toward echo chambers, reinforcing their existing biases and failing to engage with diverse viewpoints, leading to a narrow, unbalanced worldview.

Mistakes in reading

“Many people make some common mistakes when reading critically, which can affect their understanding, performance, and decision-making:

Mistake 1: Not defining the purpose
Mistake 2: Not considering the context
Mistake 3: Not questioning the assumptions
Mistake 4: Not evaluating the evidence
Mistake 5: Not recognising the biases
Mistake 6: Not forming your own opinion.”

(Source: https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/what-most-common-mistakes-people-make-when-reading-puu5c)

LLT Education offers courses on developing Critical Reading Skills.

The courses will be tailored to individual learners’ level, learning goals, and schedule.
The programme information is as below.

CRITICAL READING

Learner

This programme is for those who want to develop their reading skills and critical thinking. These skills will enable them to succeed in their study at school, their self-study, their work performance, and their discussion and communication with others.

Learning outcomes

Develop the ability to analyse and evaluate texts critically.
Identify and assess logical and organisational patterns of the texts.
Discern credible sources from unreliable ones when navigating news, social media, and online content.
Learn to confront their own biases and assumptions, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and their beliefs.
From developing critical thinking and critical reading, improve the ability to present arguments more convincingly, participate in discussions more effectively, and articulate one’s thoughts with clarity.
Improve reading skills.
Improve English.

Learning mode

Online
In English, or English and Vietnamese

Learning schedule & tuition fee

A course:
- 45 hours in class
- and 45 hours outside class for practicing writing and receiving feedback from teacher
- 15 weeks in total
A week:
- 3 hours per week for class time
- 3 hours per week for practicing writing and getting teacher’s feedback
- (or other plans that suit learner’s schedule)
A programme:
- the number of courses needed depends on learner’s English level and learning goals.
Tuition fee for a small-size class:
- a course: 15,000,000 VND
- a month: 4,000,000 VND approximately

Instructor

The programme’s instructor has gained a PhD degree in linguistics and education from New Zealand; a Masters degree and a BA degree in language teaching from Vietnam; and 18-year experience in teaching and training in universities and colleges in both New Zealand and Vietnam.

Some of the learners whom the instructor has worked with:

New Zealand diplomats including New Zealand ambassadors to Vietnam.
Teachers from the US.
Teachers from Ukraine.
School principals and senior teachers from Saudi Arabia.
Government officials from African countries and Palestine.
Government officials from Thailand.
International students at a university in New Zealand.
Neuro-diverse students at a high school in New Zealand.
Tertiary students in one college and three universities in Vietnam.

Choosing a course that suits you best

Please feel free to get in touch with us to be advised on the best course for you, or when you have any questions about our programmes.

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