on thursday 9th january 2025, the department of english language – college of education at university of al-maarif held an academic workshop entitled (difficulties students have in inferring meaning in the lack of critical thinking), supervised by head of the department, dr. hazem al-duleimi, in the presence of several lecturers and students, given by dr. marwan khalil yousif, dean of the college and asst. lec. thamir saad, a lecturer in the department.
the workshop aimed to discuss students’ challenges in devising meanings with poor critical thinking, focusing on the importance of developing these skills to enhance academic understanding.


