DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

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This article discusses the effective use of critical approaches, interactive methods, and new pedagogical research, improving individual’s lives through new ideas, connecting people, andopportunities instudents, that is bringing them intoharmony is talked about. Keywords:Critical thinking, creativity, imagination, ability, innovation, empathy, feminist theory, thinking, skill To develop creativity in a person, one must communicate with creative individuals and constantly seek new experiences. Just as any skill can be developed ,the ability or skill of creative thinking can also be cultivated. This helps students think unconventionally. Research by D.Wechler,A.Maslow,Joe Paul Guilford,and E.P.Torrance serves as a guide for developing creative thinking skills. It includes elements such as the classroom environment, the development ofstudent’s thinking style, and theteacher’s approaches andstrategies. Critical Thinking: Refers to a system of reasoning that allows for the analysis of object phenomena with logical conclusions , providing evaluations and interpretations, applying obtained results to various situations and problem. In general terms, critical thinking implies a higher level of thinking than pre-critical thought. It is the ability to question incoming information, including one’s own thought. It is believed that the transition to critical thinking is a necessary condition for thecivildevelopment ofa society. In a narrow sense, critical thinking means ‘correct evolution of reasoning’. It is also described as ‘thinking about thinking’. ‘One of the most common definitions is ‘Rational thinking aimed at deciding what to believe and skillfully analyzing, conceptualizing, applying, synthesizing, or evaluating information obtained or generated from observation, experience, reasoning, orcommunication, as abasis for believe and action. The term “Critical thinking” is traced back to philosopher JOHN DIUWE. He used to term as “Reflective thinking” which he defined as “The active, Persistent, and careful consideration of any belief or supposed form of knowledge in the light of the grounds that support it and the furtherconclusion to which it tends”. The further clarify what critical thinking is, Richard Paul suggested dividing it into strong and weak forms. He described weak critical thinking as the self-serving motivation of a highly skilled buy self-absorbed pseudo-intellectual, why does not seriously consider the moral consequences of their action. Such individuals are often highly knowledgeable but use their knowledgefor unjustand selfish purposes. page682 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue03,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai On the other hand , strong critical thinking is the objective examination of problems without egocentric or sociocentric biases. Modern researchers of critical thinking have expended traditional definitions by incorporating qualities such as creativity, imagination, discovery, reflection, empathy, knowledge integration, feminist theory, subjectivity, and ambiguity. Some definitionof critical thinking excludethese subjectivepractices. What is done to foster critical thinking? It might be more accurate to ask what is not done to foster critical thinking. Avoiding critical thinking as if it were a boogeymen should not be an option, as this only exacerbates problems. Instead, superficial examination and resolution of problems should be avoided. By getting to the root of the issue, it is possible to address it comprehensively. Critical thinking develops through the continuous analysis and research of information from books and the internet. When analyzing texts, it relies on facts, evidence, and logical reasoning. This helps establish a person’s attitude toward the issue. It is essential to refer to alternative sources when solving any problem. Critical thinking aimed at sincerely overcoming obstacles to the truth. Psychologist Diane. F. Halpern defines it as the use of cognitive strategies that increase the likelihoodachieving thedesired outcome, characterized bycontrol, justification, andgoal relevance. These strategies are used in problem-solving, expressing conclusion, probabilistic assessment, and making decisions, requiring skill appropriate and effective for specific situations andproblem types. Theories and research in learning sciences are applied to teach students critical thinking skills necessary for success in today’s world. The next identifies, defines, discusses, and deconstructs modern issues of critical thinking , from fake new and alternative facts to misinformation, disinformation, and the post-truth era. It guides students to through the explosion of content on the internet and social media, enabling them to be careful and critically evaluate consumers. Creativity and Innovation are increasingly recognized as essential skills for workplace achi