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| Open Access | IMPROVING THE METHODOLOGY FOR DEVELOPING STUDENTS' ANALYTICAL SKILLS THROUGH PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING
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This article explores the improvement of methodology aimed at developing students' analytical skills through problem-based situations. It highlights the importance of equipping students with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in the context of modern education. The paper analyzes effective strategies for integrating problem-based learning (PBL) into English for Specific Purposes (ESP) classrooms and provides practical recommendations for teachers. Through the use of real-life scenarios and case studies, the article demonstrates how PBL fosters deeper understanding, independent thinking, and analytical reasoning among students.
Keywords
Analytical skills, Problem-based learning, Methodology, Critical thinking, ESP (English for Specific Purposes), Problem-solving, Student development, Educational strategies, Real-life scenarios, Case studies, Independent thinking, Classroom innovation.
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