INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS THROUGH CORPUS ANALYSIS TOOLS
Abstract
Critical thinking is widely recognized as a key competence in higher education and an essential skill for students preparing for professional activity in technology-oriented fields. In recent years, corpus linguistics and corpus analysis tools have been increasingly integrated into language education as innovative pedagogical technologies. This article explores the potential of corpus analysis tools as a means of developing students’ critical thinking skills in the process of foreign language learning. The study focuses on the use of data-driven learning tasks that encourage learners to analyse authentic language data, identify patterns, formulate hypotheses, and draw evidence-based conclusions. The findings suggest that corpus-based instruction not only enhances linguistic competence but also fosters analytical reasoning, learner autonomy, and reflective thinking. The article argues that corpus analysis tools represent an effective innovative technology for promoting critical thinking in higher education.
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