The document discusses critical thinking in second language teaching. It defines critical thinking as reasonable, reflective thinking focused on deciding what to believe or do. Critical thinking involves two main components - dispositions and abilities. Dispositions motivate learners to acquire critical thinking abilities. Some ideal critical thinking dispositions include caring that beliefs are true and decisions justified, understanding positions honestly and clearly, and caring about others. The document also outlines 15 critical thinking abilities and provides a seven-part lesson structure for infusing critical thinking into subject matter teaching. It gives an example of a critical thinking map focused on developing the disposition of caring to "get it right to the extent possible." The document concludes that infusing critical thinking into education is an important long-term