WAYS TO DEVELOP STUDENTS' RESEARCH POTENTIAL IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS

This article examines the theoretical and methodological foundations of developing students' research potential, the structural components of research competence, and the methods used to foster it. The methodological opportunities offered by problem-based learning, inquiry-based learning, the project method, critical thinking, and digital technologies are explored. Furthermore, the article proposes a practical example aimed at developing students' research skills through the independent analysis of literary texts in literature classes, a model for the systematic organization of research activities, and assessment criteria. The study is based on the analysis, comparison, generalization, and systematization of scientific and methodological sources, as well as pedagogical modeling.