Development of critical thinking of agrarian university students: methods and prospects
https://doi.org/10.54884/1815-7041-2025-83-2-64-71
Abstract
The article discusses current methods of developing critical thinking among students of agricultural universities in the context of digitalization and globalization of agriculture. Pedagogical technologies such as case studies, debates, project-based learning and digital tools that contribute to the formation of analytical skills necessary to solve complex agro-industrial problems are analyzed. The results of an experimental study conducted among students of St. Petersburg State Agrarian University are presented, as well as recommendations for integrating critical thinking into educational programs.
About the Authors
I. S. Petroniuk
St. Petersburg State Agrarian University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Inna S. Petronyuk – Candidate of pedagogical sciences, Associate prof. of the Department of Professional Certification and Innovation Implementation.
St. Petersburg
A. N. Stepanov
St. Petersburg State Agrarian University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexander N. Stepanov – Candidate of technical sciences, Associate prof. of the Department of Modernization of Technologies in Agriculture.
St. Petersburg
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Petroniuk I.S., Stepanov A.N. Development of critical thinking of agrarian university students: methods and prospects. Man and Education. 2025;(2):64-71. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.54884/1815-7041-2025-83-2-64-71
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