METHODS FOR DEVELOPING CREATIVE AND CRITICAL THINKING IN MODERN EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES

This article highlights the importance and methods of developing students’ creative and critical thinking based on modern educational approaches. Today, the educational process focuses not only on providing knowledge but also on fostering students’ independent thinking, the ability to analyze problem situations, and the capacity to generate innovative ideas. Furthermore, the article emphasizes the role of interactive methods, problem-based learning, debates, and other techniques in developing creative and critical thinking. These approaches enhance students’ engagement, teach them to make independent decisions, and help develop the skills to apply knowledge in practice.