TEACHING APPROACHES THAT PROMOTE CRITICAL THINKING

Abstract

This thesis examines teaching approaches that promote critical thinking in English language education. The study focuses on how learner-centered and interactive teaching methods help students develop analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, creativity, and communicative competence. Special attention is given to approaches such as communicative language teaching, problem-based learning, collaborative learning, and discussion-based activities. The findings suggest that classrooms that encourage critical thinking create more active, independent, and motivated learners while improving overall language proficiency.