CRITICAL THINKING DEVELOPMENT IN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION

Аннотация:

The article emphasizes the importance of critical thinking in social studies education, highlighting its role in analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information to understand complex societal issues. It argues that fostering critical thinking skills in students not only enables them to become informed citizens but also promotes empathy, tolerance, and inclusivity. However, the article also acknowledges challenges such as curriculum constraints, lack of resources, and teacher preparedness, which hinder effective integration of critical thinking in social studies education.