Promoting Creative Skills and Visual Literacy in 5th–7th Grade Students through Art Education

Vosiyeva Aziza To‘xtaqulovna

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

Keywords: Keywords: Art Education, Creative Skills, Visual Literacy, 5th–7th Grade Students, Pedagogical Strategies, Experiential Learning

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Abstract

Abstract: This article explores methods for promoting creative skills and visual literacy among 5th–7th grade students through art education. Emphasizing project-based learning, collaborative activities, and the use of innovative teaching techniques, the study demonstrates that integrating traditional art practices with modern approaches enhances students’ creativity, critical thinking, and aesthetic understanding. Findings indicate that interactive and experiential teaching strategies significantly contribute to the holistic development of artistic competencies in middle school students.

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