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FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVE AND CRITICAL THINKING
SKILLS IN FUTURE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Muxlisa Jumayeva
Teacher at Karshi International University
email: jumayevamuxlisa40@gmail.com
Phone: (90) 761 37 37
Annotation:
This article discusses the formation and development of creative and critical
thinking skills in future primary school teachers. The article focuses on the significance of
creative thinking and key methods to foster it, as well as effective approaches to cultivating
critical thinking. By acquiring these skills, teachers can enable students to think independently,
solve problems, and generate new ideas. The article presents practical methods for combining
creative and critical thinking to enhance the educational process with greater effectiveness and
innovation.
Keywords:
Creative thinking, critical thinking, primary school teachers, teaching skills, education,
innovative approaches, independent thinking, teaching methods, student learning, pedagogy.
The importance of modern education in fostering thinking skills
Today's education system aims not only to deliver knowledge but also to foster creative and
critical thinking skills among students. These skills help learners think independently, solve
problems, and create new ideas. At the same time, teachers themselves need to develop these
competencies. The formation and development of creative and critical thinking skills in future
primary school teachers contribute significantly to the effectiveness of the education system.
This article analyzes the processes involved in fostering these skills in future primary school
teachers and explores how they can be effectively transferred to students.
The importance and formation of creative thinking
Creative thinking
is the ability to generate new, original, and effective ideas. Creativity requires
teachers to engage students, encourage them to think, and make learning interactive. This
competency supports not only lesson delivery but also the creation of an engaging educational
environment.
Key elements of creative thinking:
Element
Description
Free Thinking
Teachers encourage students to express their ideas freely and come up
with new concepts.
Innovative
Approaches
Applying new and effective methods during lessons, such as games,
group work, and problem-solving activities.
Unconventional
Solutions
Using advanced technologies and creative methods to make lessons more
interactive.
Experimentation
Motivating students to try new approaches, accept mistakes, and learn
from them.
Methods for developing creative thinking:
Creative tasks
: Teachers may assign alternative creative exercises (e.g., story writing,
combining different ideas in a lesson).
Cooperative learning
: Group work and collaborative projects help foster creative
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thinking as students jointly solve problems and generate new ideas.
Experiments and practical activities
: Hands-on tasks help students think differently and
generate fresh perspectives.
Weekly plan for developing creative thinking:
Week Activity
Goal
Week 1 Presentation and discussion
To spark student interest in creative thinking.
Week 2 Creative task: storytelling
To encourage students to generate original ideas.
Week 3 Group work: problem-solving
To develop creative thinking through collaboration.
Week 4 Experiments: testing innovations To explore new and innovative solutions.
The importance and formation of critical thinking
Critical thinking
is the ability to analyze, evaluate, and logically connect information. Teachers
should teach students how to make informed decisions, analyze information, and develop
arguments. Cultivating critical thinking is essential because it encourages students to think
independently and consciously.
Methods for developing critical thinking:
Question-and-answer sessions
: Teachers pose questions to students, prompting
discussion and deeper thinking.
Analysis exercises
: Students learn to analyze various sources, compare facts, and justify
their opinions.
Problem-solving
: Teachers present practical issues and guide students toward resolving
them logically.
Weekly plan for developing critical thinking:
Week Activity
Goal
Week
1
Analyzing information
Teaching students to study and analyze facts.
Week
2
Questions and discussion
Encouraging students to answer and explore critical
questions.
Week
3
Problem-solving: group work
Teaching students to analyze and solve problems
collaboratively.
Week
4
Logical
analysis:
justifying
arguments
Helping students back up their ideas with evidence.
Integrating creative and critical thinking
Creative and critical thinking are complementary skills. While creative thinking aids in
generating new ideas, critical thinking helps analyze, evaluate, and validate those ideas.
Comparison table of creative and critical thinking:
Creative thinking
Critical thinking
Generating new ideas
Analyzing and evaluating ideas
Freedom and non-traditional approaches in thinking Making fact-based decisions
Learning from mistakes
Logical analysis and argumentation
Creating new opportunities
Evaluating ideas reliably and with evidence
Weekly plan for integrating both skills:
Week activity
Goal
Week
1
Discussion: combining creative and
critical thinking
Teaching students how to create and analyze
ideas together.
Week
2
Problem-solving:
analyzing
new
solutions
Training students to critically evaluate creative
ideas.
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Week activity
Goal
Week
3
Group work: critically analyzing creative
ideas
Integrating both skills in collaborative
activities.
Conclusion
Developing creative and critical thinking skills in future primary school teachers is a vital part of
the educational process. These skills support not only the professional growth of teachers but
also help students develop independent thinking and apply innovative approaches. Teachers who
integrate creative and critical thinking into their teaching practices can better equip students with
the skills they need for academic and real-life success.
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Mamatov, S. (2021). Methods for developing creative and critical thinking in teachers.
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and
Education
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Tashkent:
Ta'lim
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(This book serves as a methodological guide for developing these skills in future teachers.)
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Kadirova, F. (2022). Critical thinking and its formation in students.
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