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THE ROLE OF INTERACTIVE METHODS IN INCREASING STUDENT
ENGAGEMENT IN PRIMARY EDUCATION
Qurboniyozova Mardona Fayzulla qizi
Termiz Institute of Economics and Service
Faculty of Social and Humanitarian Sciences
Student of Primary Education Department
Abstract:
This article highlights the role of interactive methods in increasing student
engagement in the process of primary education. The author analyzes the opportunities for
enhancing students’ interest in lessons, developing independent thinking skills, and organizing
effective learning activities through the use of interactive methods. Within the scope of the
research, experimental studies were conducted, and the results demonstrate that interactive
methods positively influence the quality and effectiveness of education for primary school
students. The scientific conclusions presented in the article are enriched with practical
recommendations.
Keywords:
primary education, interactive methods, learning activity, student engagement,
lesson effectiveness, independent thinking, educational technologies
The stage of primary education is a critical period during which a child’s personality is
formed, and their attitude towards knowledge is established. At this stage, children typically
display curiosity, independent thinking, and a desire to express themselves. Traditional teaching
methods often fall short in encouraging student activity. Therefore, the use of interactive
methods in modern educational processes is of particular importance. Interactive methods
actively involve students in the lesson, deepen the process of knowledge acquisition, and foster
independent thinking.
As the research methodology, the activities of teachers working with primary school
students were studied. Observation, surveys, interviews, and practical experimentation methods
were used during the research. Two groups of students were formed for the experiment: a
control group taught using traditional methods and an experimental group taught using
interactive methods. Interactive strategies such as “brainstorming,” “cluster,” “debate,” and
“role play” were applied in practice.
According to the results of the study, the group taught with interactive methods showed
significant improvement in classroom participation, thinking activity, and independent working
skills. In particular, the “role play” and “cluster” methods helped develop students' abilities to
analyze topics and connect them with real-life contexts. Meanwhile, students in the control
group mostly remained passive participants, which negatively affected their depth of
understanding.
The discussion results clearly indicate that interactive methods contribute to the
development of critical and creative thinking in students. Moreover, these methods help
children acquire social skills such as teamwork, justifying their opinions, listening, and
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
ISSN: 2692-5206, Impact Factor: 12,23
American Academic publishers, volume 05, issue 07,2025
Journal:
https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai
page 288
comprehension. Students’ attitudes toward learning improved, and their initiative increased
significantly during the experiment.
In conclusion, the effective use of interactive methods in the primary education process
plays an important role in increasing students' learning activity, stimulating their interest in
acquiring knowledge, and ensuring their personal development. If teachers select interactive
approaches appropriate to the lesson content, it will positively impact not only educational
outcomes but also the students' overall personal growth.
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