FOSTERING CREATIVE THINKING IN BIOLOGY LESSONS: MODERN APPROACHES AND PEDAGOGICAL STRATEGIES
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Keywords: Biology education, creative thinking, student engagement, innovative teaching, heuristic learning, educational technology.Аннотация
Abstract
In today’s dynamic educational environment, fostering creative thinking is becoming a key goal across all disciplines. This article explores the unique potential of biology lessons to cultivate creativity in students. The discussion focuses on the importance of developing creative thinking for future professional success, outlines pedagogical strategies and tasks aimed at nurturing students' creative abilities, and highlights the relevance of a flexible, student-centered approach. The paper also emphasizes the role of biology as an interdisciplinary and experiment-driven subject, making it a fertile ground for creativity-enhancing methodologies. The insights provided may be useful for educators seeking to implement innovative teaching practices and foster a deeper engagement with the biological sciences.
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