PROMOTING CRITICAL THINKING IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSROOMS

Ozodakhon Elmurod qizi Izzatillaeva

Uzbekistan state world languages university

Keywords: Critical thinking, English Language Education, Classroom strategies, Inquiry-Based Learning, Socratic Questioning.


Abstract

Critical thinking is an indispensable skill in today’s modern world, and fostering it within the realm of English Language Education is essential. This article delves into effective strategies for promoting critical thinking in English language classrooms, emphasizing the importance of cultivating analytical skills alongside language proficiency.


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