Methods of Developing Creative Thinking Skills in Primary School Pupils During English Lessons Bakhriddinov Azizbek Khayrullo ogli

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This article highlights effective methods for developing creative thinking skills among primary school students. These approaches not only foster creativity but also help uncover students' hidden talents and build essential real-life skills. Through this methodology, the research analyzes ways to enhance young learners' interest in language learning by considering their age-specific characteristics. It explores the use of playful methods, interactive tasks, storytelling based on pictures and events, and group activities that promote free and independent thinking. Keywords: Primary school, creative thinking, interactive methods, playful tasks, pedagogical approaches, creativity. Introduction: Nowadays, one of the main tasks in the Likewise, in the book “Methodology of Teaching educational process is to increase students' activity, Foreign Languages” by Kh.T. Turakulov, project-based and to develop their independent thinking, research learning is presented as a key factor in developing skills, and creative approach. This is especially students' linguistic competence in English lessons: important for primary school pupils, as organizing the "In lessons organized around projects, students are learning process in engaging formats such as games, directly involved in speech activities, which positively drawing, songs, and group work increases their interest influences foreign language acquisition." in gaining knowledge. From this perspective, project- In M.D. Jalolov’s research, it is especially emphasized based learning technology is one of the innovative that teaching through project-based learning aligns approaches that yields effective results in English well with communicative methodology: lessons. This article explores the essence, opportunities, and methods of implementing project- "During the completion of tasks, students begin to use based learning in English classes conducted with language tools freely, which creates an environment primary school pupils. that prepares them for real communication." Literature Review This approach is also widely used in foreign literature. For example, in the book “English for Specific Purposes” A number of pedagogical and methodological sources by T. Hutchinson and E. Waters, project-based learning have outlined effective methods for teaching foreign is highlighted as a method that reveals the practical languages through a project-based approach in primary value of English in everyday life. education. In particular, many specialists have acknowledged the role of project-based learning in An analysis of these sources shows that project-based ensuring active student participation and developing learning not only increases students’ interest in practical skills. Pedagogue R.A. Yuldasheva, in her language learning, but also develops their skills in manual "Innovative Educational Technologies", defines independent thinking, teamwork, and expressing their project-based learning as follows: opinions freely. This approach is especially effective when working with primary school pupils, as it "Project-based learning is a type of creative activity integrates well with games and creative tasks. that guides students toward solving a particular problem and prepares them for real life." METHOD International Journal of Pedagogics 78 https://theusajournals.com/index.php/ijp International Journal of Pedagogics (ISSN: 2771-2281) There are several methods for developing creativity in integration of creative activities such as storytelling, students, and in order for creativity to emerge, it is drama, drawing, singing, and project-based tasks essential to create a comfortable environment for allows students to engage with the language in a them. In a calm, non-judgmental atmosphere, students meaningful and enjoyable way.The findings suggest feel free and are not afraid of being criticized for their that a supportive, non-judgmental classroom mistakes. This means that attention should be focused environment plays a significant role in enhancing on what the student is trying to express, rather than on students’ willingness to take risks, make mistakes, and the shortcomings in how they express it. express original ideas. When learners feel safe and valued, they are more likely to participate actively and Moreover, since English lessons are organized based on think outside the box. Additionally, implementing an integrative approach, various activities conducted in structured rules within creative activities offers English during the lessons not only help students students a clear framework, which paradoxically boosts develop language skills but also increase their interest their creative freedom by providing direction and in the subject. Activities should be organized with focus.Group-based learning has proven particularly certain limitations, i.e., rules. Interestingly, these effective in nurturing creativity. Collaborative projects, limitations can simultaneously serve as supportive such as cr