OPPORTUNITIES OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN DEVELOPING CREATIVE THINKING
Keywords:
creative thinking, project-based learning, innovation, reflection, motivation, critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, interactive education.Abstract
This paper analyzes the pedagogical significance of project-based learning (PBL) in developing creative thinking among students in modern education. Project-based learning is a learner-centered approach that organizes the educational process around real-life problems, practical investigation, and innovation. Creative thinking, in turn, is the ability to generate original ideas, make non-standard connections, and find innovative solutions. The study argues that PBL provides a dynamic environment for cultivating creativity, motivation, and self-directed learning. By engaging students in authentic projects, PBL transforms them from passive recipients of knowledge into active creators who learn through exploration, collaboration, and reflection.
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