Hurdles Moroccan University Professors Encounter in Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills

The aim of this study is to explore the hurdles Moroccan university professors encounter in enhancing critical thinking skills in Moroccan higher education .The participants of this study were Moroccan university professors from different universities in Morocco . The study uses qualitative design . The contents of professors’ interviews were analyzed qualitatively. The results of the study display clearly that CTS in higher education are crucial for professional contexts , everyday practices and workplace success ; however, their enhancement is challenging for many professors. The difficulties university professors encounter in developing CTS are aligned to many factors . Firstly, students are not motivated to discuss their views publically. Secondly, Students most of the time cannot differentiate between opinions and facts and use logical fallacies in their discussions. Thirdly, students are not involved in other extra-curricular activities to sharpen their CTS. The study ended up by displaying practical solutions to overcome such hurdles.