That doesn't mean they are actually improving critical thinking. I know that there are exercises that will force you to engage in critical thinking. But if you're doing this for the first time as a 20 year old college student, you're already not thinking at a college level.
Absolutely can be taught, many many colleges and universities do.
That doesn't mean they are actually improving critical thinking. I know that there are exercises that will force you to engage in critical thinking. But if you're doing this for the first time as a 20 year old college student, you're already not thinking at a college level.