Developing creative and critical thinking has become a central goal of modern education, yet traditional lecture-based approaches often fail to nurture these skills. This article explores how interactive teaching methods, such as group discussions, debates, role-play, problem-based learning, and digital platforms, promote student engagement, originality, and reflective reasoning. Using classroom observations, student feedback, and performance tasks with university learners, the study highlights improvements in creativity, logical argumentation, and collaboration. Findings suggest that interactive methods not only enhance learning outcomes but also foster a more supportive, learner-centered environment. The paper concludes with practical recommendations for educators seeking to integrate interactive approaches into higher education curricula.

Interactive methods, creative thinking, critical thinking

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