THE USE OF INTERACTIVE METHODS IN DEVELOPING CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING

Developing students' independent and creative thinking skills is one of the key priorities of modern education. This paper examines the importance of interactive teaching methods in fostering critical and creative thinking among primary school students. Particular attention is paid to methods such as brainstorming, clustering, KWL, cinquain, role-playing, debates, and problem-based learning. The paper also highlights the role of teachers in creating an interactive learning environment that encourages active participation, independent reasoning, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.