INNOVATIVE METHODS FOR DEVELOPING FUNCTIONAL LITERACY IN TEACHING STUDENTS TO THINK INDEPENDENTLY

In the modern education system, it has become necessary to teach students not only traditional knowledge but also the skills of independent thinking and active participation in social life. Today, an essential component of this process is the development of functional literacy. The ability of students to think independently plays a crucial role in expanding their worldview and enhancing their creative potential. Therefore, it is necessary to apply innovative approaches, methods, and strategies in developing functional literacy among students.