МЕТОДИЧЕСКИЕ ОСНОВЫ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ КЕЙС-МЕТОДА В РАЗВИТИИ КРИТИЧЕСКОГО МЫШЛЕНИЯ У БУДУЩИХ ПЕДАГОГОВ

<jats:p>The article presents the methodological foundations of using the case method in developing critical thinking among future educators. The relevance of the study is explained by the need to train specialists capable of analyzing pedagogical situations, making informed decisions, and developing independent analytical skills. The stages of organizing the educational process using cases, their impact on students’ analytical and reflective competencies, and the possibilities of practical application of the proposed methodological approaches are considered. The presented materials can be applied in the preparation of future teachers and preschool educators in higher pedagogical education.</jats:p>