MODERN PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES TO DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING IN STUDENTS

In the conditions of the information society, the development of students' critical thinking skills has become one of the most important tasks facing higher education. Today, every specialist is required not only to acquire knowledge but also to possess the skills to analyze, evaluate, and apply it in practice. This article aims to identify modern pedagogical approaches that contribute to the development of students’ critical thinking and to analyze their effectiveness. The research was organized in a comprehensive manner, including theoretical analysis and elements of pedagogical observation. As a result of the research, a comprehensive classification of modern pedagogical approaches aimed at developing critical thinking was developed, and mechanisms for integrating them into the higher education process were proposed. The research results contribute to the development of practical and methodological recommendations for teachers. The main conclusion is that the effectiveness of modern pedagogical approaches depends on their comprehensive and systematic application in the educational process.