FOSTERING CRITICAL THINKING IN ENGLISH CLASSES FOR YOUNG
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Key words: Critical thinking, English language learning, young learners, problem-solving, storytelling, debates, role-playing, classroom strategies.Abstract
Abstract: This article explores effective strategies to integrate critical thinking into English language lessons for young learners, highlighting methods such as problem-solving activities, debates, storytelling, and role-playing that encourage deeper learning and reflective thinking.
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