DEVELOPING CREATIVE COMPETENCE IN STUDENTS THROUGH INDEPENDENT LEARNING ACTIVITIES: A CASE STUDY OF PROBLEM-BASED AND PROJECT-BASED LEARNING
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Creative competence, problem-based learning, project-based learning, independent learning, higher education, Uzbekistan.Abstract
This study investigates the role of problem-based and project-based learning methods in enhancing students’ creative competence during independent learning activities. Conducted with higher education students in Uzbekistan, the research employs an experimental design involving two groups: an experimental group utilizing innovative pedagogical methods and a control group relying on traditional teaching approaches. Data collection was achieved through Torrance creativity tests, surveys with 80 students and 30 teachers, and practical observations.
Key findings reveal that problem-based and project-based learning approaches contributed to a 19% improvement in creativity across four dimensions: fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration, compared to minimal improvements in the control group. Surveys indicate that 75% of students and 80% of teachers consider these methods more effective in promoting creativity. These results demonstrate the necessity of incorporating innovative approaches into independent learning frameworks to develop creative competence.
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