EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL THINKING IN THE INNOVATION ACTIVITY OF A TEACHER
The article discusses effective techniques in the formation of critical thinking in the innovative activity of a teacher. It is proved that the technology for the development of critical thinking is an effective tool for modern pedagogical problems solving. The authors provide a brief analysis of the diversity of the definition of critical thinking. It is noted that critical thinking is a general term given to a wide range of teacher skills those contribute to the development of innovative thinking. The authors note that critical thinking forms the abilities and skills, as well as certain mental operations which are necessary in various areas of the teacher’s professional activity. Special attention is paid to the application of critical thinking development techniques: ‘Brainstorming’, ‘Discussion’, ‘Interrupted case’. In the learning process, the authors formulate original questions, which greatly help to form certain critical thinking skills. The actual causes of the formation of critical thinking of students as a factor in the effectiveness of the learning process are analyzed. An experiment on the formation of the level of development of critical thinking among bachelors of "Psychological and pedagogical education" is described. Diagnostic tools that make possible to identify the initial and final level of formation of the components of critical thinking are presented. It is indicated that the innovative environment contributes to the development of critical thinking of the individual.