Valida Rajab Aliyeva

ACTIVE LEARNING IN MODERN EDUCATION: PSYCHOLOGICAL MECHANISMS OF CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING

Abstract. In recent years, the acceleration of global educational reforms has led to significant changes in educational philosophies. Among these transformations, the student-centered approach has emerged as one of the core directions in international education. This approach, grounded in constructivist theory, emphasizes the learner’s active role as a subject in the learning process and prioritizes the independent and active acquisition of knowledge.

Keywords: active learning, modern education, critical thinking, creative thinking, cognitive activity, psychological aspects, constructivist approach