STRENGTHENING STUDENTS' CREATIVE THINKING THROUGH HEURISTIC APPROACHES AND INTERACTIVE STRATEGIES

The article explores the issue of developing creativity in school education, particularly in the work of native language and literature teachers, as well as methodological approaches that ensure the active participation of both teachers and students in this process. The main aim of the study is to analyze the process of fostering creativity among teachers and students of native language and literature through heuristic and interactive teaching technologies, and to identify opportunities for their effective application in school settings. The primary method used is the analysis of scientific and pedagogical literature, as well as the generalization and comparison of existing practices. The article provides a detailed discussion of the role of creativity in the activities of teachers and students when teaching native language and literature, the conditions for its formation and development, and the pedagogical techniques for transforming the classroom environment into a creative space.