EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN EFL CLASSROOMS

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PhD researcher of Jizzakh State Pedagogical University
dildoramavlonova18051995@gmail.com

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This quasi-experimental study investigates the efficacy of integrated instructional strategies—Socratic questioning, problem-based learning, debate activities, and reflective journaling—in fostering critical thinking skills among 60 intermediate-level EFL learners over eight weeks. Pre-test/post-test scores from the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal, alongside classroom observations and student feedback, demonstrate significant gains in analytical reasoning compared to a control group. Qualitative analysis reveals enhanced metacognitive awareness and discourse quality. These findings highlight the importance of multimodal pedagogies for developing higher-order thinking in language education.

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Mavlonova, D. . (2025). EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN EFL CLASSROOMS. Pedagogy and Psychology in the Modern World: Theoretical and Practical Research, 4(10), 126–128. Retrieved from https://in-academy.uz/index.php/zdpp/article/view/53143

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