DEVELOPMENT MECHANISMS OF CREATIVE AND CRITICAL THINKING COMPETENCIES OF FUTURE TEACHERS IN THE DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Keywords:
Digital learning environment, creative thinking, critical thinking, future teachers, preschool education, digital pedagogy, interactive technologies, inquiry-based learning, reflective competence, professional development.Abstract
The rapid digitalization of education has transformed the professional training requirements for future teachers, highlighting the need to equip them with strong creative and critical thinking competencies. This study examines the mechanisms through which digital learning environments contribute to the development of these competencies among future preschool education teachers. Creative and critical thinking are conceptualized as core 21st-century skills that enable future educators to generate innovative pedagogical solutions, analyze educational challenges from multiple perspectives, and make informed decisions in real time. The research explores the integration of interactive digital platforms, simulation technologies, virtual collaboration tools, and AI-based feedback systems as key drivers for transforming traditional learning processes into dynamic, student-centered environments. Particular attention is given to the pedagogical design of tasks that stimulate inquiry-based learning, scenario modeling, digital storytelling, and reflective analysis. Digital environments not only expand access to information but also create conditions for personal engagement, experimentation, and autonomous decision-making. The findings emphasize that the effectiveness of digital mechanisms depends on the alignment between technological tools and pedagogical strategies that intentionally foster higher-order thinking. The proposed model demonstrates how structured digital interactions, continual peer collaboration, and guided self-assessment can significantly enhance the creative and critical capacities of future teachers. This research contributes to the modernization of teacher education by offering practical recommendations for implementing digital methodologies that nurture intellectual flexibility, analytical reasoning, and innovative problem-solving skills essential for preschool pedagogical practice
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