INNOVATIVE METHODS FOR DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING COMPETENCIES IN STUDENTS

Abstract

This article examines innovative methods aimed at developing critical thinking competencies in students within the modern educational environment. Rapid technological advancement and the increasing complexity of social processes require students to acquire higher-order thinking skills, including analysis, evaluation, argumentation, and decision-making. The study focuses on contemporary pedagogical approaches such as problem-based learning, project-based learning, case study analysis, digital simulations, and AI-assisted learning tools. These methods promote students’ active participation, intellectual independence, and reflective thinking.