This paper delves deeply into the deficiencies in critical thinking abilities of college students within the multi-modal teaching framework. Amid the ongoing curriculum reforms, even though educators are increasingly recognizing the pivotal role of students in the classroom, the cultivation of critical thinking skills for many students is still overlooked in practical teaching. The article elaborates on the function and value of critical thinking in higher education and highlights the primary challenges faced in fostering this ability under the current teaching methodologies. Addressing these issues, the paper proposes a series of effective solutions to enhance teaching quality. Furthermore, through an analysis of the multi-modal teaching mode, this article underscores how to better utilize visual, auditory, and other senses to facilitate students' learning and reflection.

Yin Hongbin. Cultivation of College Students’ Critical Thinking Ability in the Multi-modal Teaching Mode. Frontiers in Educational Research (2023) Vol. 6, Issue 29: 116-120. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2023.062918.

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