ENHANCING CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS IN VISUAL ARTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

Tog‘aev Keldiyor Xamidovich

Navoi State University Teacher of the Department of “Fine Arts and Engineering Graphics”

Keywords: Keywords Visual arts, Creative thinking, Creativity, Middle school students, Pedagogical methods, Interactive learning

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Abstract

Abstract: This article investigates strategies for enhancing creative thinking skills in middle school students (grades 5–7) during visual arts lessons. The study emphasizes the importance of interactive teaching methods, problem-solving tasks, and the use of diverse artistic materials to cultivate students’ imagination, visual reasoning, and innovation. Recommendations for integrating these approaches into classroom practice are discussed, highlighting their effectiveness in developing students’ creative competencies.

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