INTERACTIVE METHODS FOR DEVELOPING CREATIVE THINKING IN YOUTH

Podosinnikova Anna V.  –  postgraduate student of the Department of Pedagogical Practices and Service Industries, Astrakhan Tatishchev State University, Astrakhan, Russia, a.podosinnikova@direktfest.ru

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The article explores interactive methods to stimulate and nurture the creative skills of young people, underscoring the importance of integrating these approaches into today's educational systems. In the modern educational landscape, there is a strong emphasis on fostering creative thinking among youth, recognizing it as a crucial trait for adapting and excelling in a rapidly changing world. Embracing innovation and creativity is increasingly seen as key drivers for personal and professional growth. The use of simulation gaming technologies and digital platforms that focus on enhancing creativity offer new avenues for young individuals to bring their innovative ideas to life. Teaching programming and game development not only enhances logical reasoning but also nurtures one's creative potential, providing tools for crafting new virtual worlds. The emphasis on these interactive methods in education underscores the value of a creative mindset across various aspects of life and prepares young people to tackle future professional and personal challenges with success. Developing creative thinking is not only essential for individual achievement but also plays a vital role in societal progress and fostering innovative societal growth.

Key words: pedagogics, creativity, formation of creative thinking, youth, modern interactive methods

For citation: Podosinnikova A. V. INTERACTIVE METHODS FOR DEVELOPING CREATIVE THINKING IN YOUTH. Pedagogicheskie issledovaniya = Pedagogical Research. 2024;(2):50–63. (In Russ.).

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