INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS FOR DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN STUDENTS

Abstract

This article explores the importance of innovative teaching methods in fostering critical thinking among students. In the context of modern education, critical thinking is regarded as a key competence that enables learners to analyze, evaluate, and create new ideas independently. The paper discusses how innovative, interactive, and technology-based pedagogical strategies encourage students to question, reason, and solve problems creatively. It also highlights the role of teachers as facilitators of learning rather than transmitters of knowledge, emphasizing the need for student-centered and inquiry-based approaches.