Critical Thinking Crucial to Global Success The article examines the current language teaching methods and techniques used in Indonesian schools. The author states "that many have suggested the current language education curriculum from elementary school up to college needs to be completely overhauled" (Alwasilah, 2002). The author suggests "the current methods used for teaching is monotonous, teaching materials are old, the teacher has no vision, and the subject does not provide students with required knowledge and …showed first 75 words of 569 total…

…showed last 75 words of 569 total…success in global competition" (Alwasilah, 2002). The broader purpose of the summary and critique of this article is to engage in asking critical questions and examining some of the ideological assumptions. To verify one understands the message to reduce uncertainty and to ask for confirmation. Critical Thinking 5 References Alwasilah, A.C. (2002). Critical Thinking Crucial to Global Success. JAKARTA POST, 05/02/2002. Retrieved December 20, 2003, from EBSCOhost database (Business Source Premier) on the World Wide Web: http://www.apollolibrary.com/