Perception The author through this article has clearly understood and revealed the reasons for the poor language education curriculum. He believes that the Indonesian students are left behind due to the lack of variety and process in the their curriculum. The author also mentions reconstructing the perception of the essence of the language education, especially on the part of teachers, bureaucrats and college professors. The article also describes the perception of the students and the …showed first 75 words of 535 total…

…showed last 75 words of 535 total…in the other subjects. Though the substance has remained the same, to resolve the problem, the author recommends updating the teaching methodologies with critical thinking as one of the focus of curriculum. The students need to be provided better opportunities to communicate, contribute and be encouraged to develop critical thinking. This change would help them face global challenges and competition in an effective manner. References Critical thinking crucial to global success, Jakarta Post (Indonesia), May 02, 2002