PEDAGOGICAL OPPORTUNITIES OF AN INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Keywords:
critical thinking, preschool education, innovative approach, pedagogical technologies, cognitive development, problem-based learning, interactive methods, play-based learning.Abstract
This article examines the pedagogical potential of innovative approaches in developing critical thinking in preschool children. It analyzes the impact of problem-based learning, question-answer techniques, play-based learning, and interactive methods on children’s cognitive development. Special attention is given to the cognitive characteristics of preschoolers and the mechanisms of critical thinking development. The findings demonstrate that innovative pedagogical approaches effectively enhance children’s independent thinking, analytical skills, and decision-making abilities.
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