THEORETICAL BASIS OF CREATIVE THINKING DEVELOPMENT IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION
Keywords:
Творческое мышление, обучение иностранным языкам, дивергентное мышление, когнитивное развитие, педагогическая методология, английский язык как иностранный, инновационное преподавание.Abstract
This article explores the theoretical frameworks and pedagogical strategies
essential for developing creative thinking in foreign language education. In the
contemporary globalized world, language learning is no longer merely about
grammatical competence but involves the ability to synthesize information, solve
problems, and express original ideas. The study examines various psychological and
cognitive theories—such as Divergent Thinking and Bloom’s Taxonomy—and
analyzes how they can be integrated into the EFL classroom. Through a systematic
literature review and empirical data analysis, the paper demonstrates the correlation
between creative task implementation and increased linguistic proficiency. The results
suggest that fostering a "creative environment" significantly enhances student
engagement and long-term retention of language structures.
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