Ենգիբարյան Աննա 027
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CRITICAL THINKING DEVELOPMENT PRECONDITIONS IN THE PROCESS OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN NON-PROFESSIONAL FACULTIES OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Anna Yengibaryan
Lecturer at the Chair of Natural Sciences
Rescue Service and Crisis Management Educational Unit,
Educational Complex of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia
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The article covers the main issues of formation and development of critical thinking in the process of teaching mathematics in non-professional faculties of universities. The main prerequisites for the development of critical thinking skills are as follows: the organization of learning process, the structure of learning materials, the lecturer’s teaching skills and the consideration of students’ individual characteristics. The use of collective teaching method is emphasized, which could contribute to the development of students’ analytical and independent thinking skills.
Key words: critical thinking, intellectual abilities and skills, cooperation, independent thinking, reflection.