Min Tian

Min Tian

March 31, 2025

Historical thinking, Chronology, Developmental trajectory of Western civilization, Competence.

Historical thinking, as a way of understanding and analyzing historical events, figures, and phenomena, plays a critical role in deepening students' understanding of the developmental trajectory of Western civilization. By establishing critical thinking, chronological thinking, and causal reasoning, the importance of historical thinking in learning the history of Western civilization is demonstrated. The introduction of teaching methods based on historical thinking, such as problem-based learning and critical reading, can effectively enhance students' abilities to understand and analyze history. These methods not only deepen students' cognitive understanding of historical events and figures but also promote a comprehensive grasp of the developmental trajectory of Western civilization. The application of historical thinking in teaching the History of Western Civilization is of great significance. It not only deepens students' understanding of historical events and figures but also cultivates their critical thinking and chronological reasoning abilities, laying a solid foundation for their holistic development. The findings of this study provide valuable insights for the teaching reform of the History of Western Civilization course.

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