Critical Thinking Ability and Vocational Aspirations of Higher Secondary Students

Authors

  • Sandhya Kattayat Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abudhabi, UAE
  • Smitha Josey Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Higher Colleges of Technology, Fujairah, UAE
  • Dr. Asha J.V Asst.Professor(Education) , University of Kerala, Trivandrum, INDIA
  • Sini Philip Lecturer , HSST , Govt GHSS, kollam, kerala, INDIA

Keywords:

Critical thinking ability, Vocational aspirations, higher secondary students.

Abstract

Abstract

 Critical thinking is considered important in the academic fields because it enables one to analyze, evaluate, explain, and restructure their thinking, thereby decreasing the risk of adopting, acting on, or thinking with, a false belief. Choosing a vocation requires meticulous thought, care, and planning. While doing so, you have to keep in mind your goals and a clear idea about the expectations from that vocation. The adult in our society is expected to be employable and self-supporting before he can be said to be independent. Among various thinking abilities, critical thinking ability possesses a significant role in selecting a job. Making a vocational choice is of great concern to both boys and girls at higher secondary level.  This study focuses on understanding how critical thinking ability determines the vocational aspirations of Higher Secondary School Students. The evidence obtained from the study substantiate that there is a positive and significant relationship between critical thinking ability and vocational aspiration of higher secondary students.

Author Biography

Sini Philip, Lecturer , HSST , Govt GHSS, kollam, kerala, INDIA

 

 

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2016-07-14

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Kattayat, S., Josey, S., J.V, D. A., & Philip, S. (2016). Critical Thinking Ability and Vocational Aspirations of Higher Secondary Students. American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences, 21(1), 241–249. Retrieved from https://asrjetsjournal.org/index.php/American_Scientific_Journal/article/view/1817

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Vol. 21 No. 1 (2016)

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