Developing Creative Competencies in 5th–7th Grade Students through Visual Arts Classes

Vosiyeva Aziza To‘xtaqulovna

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

Keywords: Keywords: Visual Arts, Artistic Creativity, Creative Thinking, 5th–7th Grade Students, Pedagogical Methodology, Innovative Approaches

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Abstract

Abstract: This article examines effective pedagogical methods for developing artistic creativity and creative thinking competencies in 5th–7th grade students. It analyzes strategies such as individual and group activities, project-based learning, experimentation, and interactive approaches in visual arts classes. The findings suggest that improving pedagogical methods significantly enhances students’ creative thinking, artistic expression, and aesthetic perception.

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