Pedagogical and psychological features of the development of creative thinking in students are of particular importance at the modern stage of the educational system. In today's conditions of globalization and competitiveness, the training of personnel with an open, free-thinking, creative approach to innovation for the development of society is one of the important tasks of the educational process. Therefore, an in-depth study of the theoretical foundations of the development of creative thinking in students and the introduction of effective pedagogical approaches in practice through it is a requirement of the period.

creative thinking, students, pedagogical psychology, creative activity, independent thinking, motivation, interactive methods, problem situations, personal development, innovative approach.

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