Articles | Open Access | Vol. 4 No. 10 (2024): Volume 04 Issue 10 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.37547/social-fsshj-04-10-06

EXERCISES FOR DEVELOPING CRITICAL AND DIGITAL THINKING IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Normuratova V.I. , Uzbekistan State World Languages University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Abstract

The article explores the interplay between critical thinking and digital literacy in today's technology-driven society. This article explores various exercises designed to enhance critical and digital thinking skills in the context of teaching foreign languages. It emphasizes the integration of language learning with digital literacy, presenting activities for developing critical thinking such as source evaluation, comparative analysis, digital footprint assessment, online discussion evaluation, ethical considerations, digital content analysis, online research and presentation tools to produce their project, reflective blogging, virtual debate.  Additionally, it highlights the importance of engaging in digital scavenger hunt, evaluating online language tools, creating digital content, online discussion forums, web-based language projects, analyzing digital media, digital storytelling, online forums for better digital communication and project-based learning for collaboration based on digital thinking.

Keywords

Critical thinking, digital thinking, multiple intelligences

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Normuratova V.I. (2024). EXERCISES FOR DEVELOPING CRITICAL AND DIGITAL THINKING IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES . Frontline Social Sciences and History Journal, 4(10), 48–55. https://doi.org/10.37547/social-fsshj-04-10-06