CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATIONS

In conclusion, the comprehensive Qur’anic views of the concept of thinking (Tafakkur) as part and parcel of the Qur’anic view of man. Obviously, man as vicegerent has a noble task and a grand mission to undertake on this earth. As clearly stated in some Qur’anic verses, the essence of the mission of man has to do with the faculties which are put at his disposal by his omnipotent Creator. (Surah al-Ankabut:20)

In this respect, the faculty of Tafakkur becomes one of the most important features that not only distinguishes man from other creatures, but also qualifies him to accomplish a pivotal role as a civilization builder and mission conveyor. The concept of Tafakkur is approached from a socio-linguistics angle. That is, the analysis of the Qur’anic meaning of Tafakkur as well as the social implications of these connotations. Jamal Badi (2001)

In brief, the fundamental issue, which most teachers tend to ignore, is the capabilities of their learners. If teachers continue to disregard learners' views and opinions, or suppress them without ever giving the learners the chance to express themselves, then the learners would not be able to train and use their thinking skills. Teachers should facilitate and encourage critical thinking skills by viewing their learners differently from what they had presumed. Budgen (2004)

Furthermore, they also need to change their pedagogical views and adopt a more flexible attitude towards their teaching and not be too concentrated and dependent on textbooks and their schools' aspirations, which are usually exam-oriented. What is more important is the aspirations of the learners and how teachers could exploit the potentials of their learners. Also needed is the change of teachers' views of themselves. They are not providers but thinkers who constantly think of what could be done to encourage critical thinking in their learners. Budgen (2005)

Hence, in order to achieve good performance in language learning, critical thinking should be introduced in language learning to have a better understanding, to convey message, as well as to change teachers’ attitudes towards students with the continuous process and generating motivations to keep them everlasting.