Analysis of the Current State of Critical Thinking Teaching for Students in Private Universities and Exploration of Teaching Innovation Strategies—A Case Study of Shenyang Urban Construction University

批判性思维在民办高校教育中扮演着不可替代的关键角色，它既是学生实现个人成长与职业发展的必备核心素养，也是推动社会不断进步与创新发展的重要动力源泉。因此，深入探究民办高校大学生批判性思维的教学现状，并积极探索切实可行的教学改进策略，已成为当前民办高校教育教学改革亟待解决的重要课题，具有极其重要的现实意义与深远的战略价值。Critical thinking plays an irreplaceable and pivotal role in the education provided by private universities. It serves as an essential core competency for students to achieve personal growth and career development, as well as a vital source of momentum for driving societal progress and fostering innovation. Therefore, delving into the current state of critical thinking instruction for students in private universities and actively exploring feasible strategies for teaching improvement have become urgent and significant tasks in the ongoing reform of educational practices at private institutions. This endeavor holds substantial practical importance and far-reaching strategic value.