INNOVATIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

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Abstract: This article investigates innovative teaching strategies to cultivate critical and creative thinking skills among university students. By integrating approaches such as problem-based learning, flipped classrooms, collaborative projects, and design thinking workshops, the study examines the effectiveness of these methods in stimulating analytical reflection and imaginative problem-solving. Data gathered from pre- and post-intervention assessments, classroom observations, and student reflections suggest a marked improvement in both critical analysis and creative ideation. The findings provide valuable insights for instructors seeking to enhance learning outcomes through dynamic, student-centred pedagogy.