DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL THINKING IN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH ONLINE REFLECTIVE LEARNING MODULES

Анотація

One of the pressing challenges in modern education is finding effective methods that promote critical thinking and independence in foreign language learning. One such approach is the integration of gamification and reflective learning. Gamification aims to increase motivation and engagement through game elements, while reflection provides awareness and analysis of the learning process. The article discusses the theoretical foundations of combining these approaches, as well as their implementation in the educational space of Kazakhstan. The author reveals the essence of gamified reflective learning, describes the organizational principles of its implementation, and presents experimental results confirming the effectiveness of the method. The advantages of combining game technologies and reflective practices in teaching English to younger schoolchildren are emphasized, aimed at developing cognitive activity, critical thinking, and student autonomy