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Abstract
Purpose: The method of using technologies for the development of critical thinking in the process of teaching economics in vocational education institutions, developed by the authors, is highlighted in the article.
Design/Methodology/Approach: The following research methods were applied: theoretical (study and analysis of scientific and teaching literature on the research problem, logical analysis of scientific concepts to define research definitions, induction, deduction, synthesis, comparison, and generalization; SWOT analysis; generalization; modeling; empirical (praximetric – for studying and analyzing pedagogical experience, standards of professional (vocational-technical) education).
Findings: The work outlines the essence, content, and features of the development of critical thinking in vocational education students are investigated. Multiple technologies for the development of critical thinking in students of professional education, appropriate for use in the process of teaching economics have been identified. A SWOT analysis of the use of technologies for the development of critical thinking among students of professional education in the process of teaching economics was carried out. The method of using technologies for the development of critical thinking among students of professional education in the process of teaching economics. At stages of the method, the types of educational activities of the applicants (updating the problem, analyzing the problem, projecting a solution (proposing hypotheses), selection and decision-making, reflection) are considered.
Originality/Value: The materials presented in the article are original, published for the first time.
Keywords: professional education, vocational education learners, teaching economics, critical thinking, critical thinking development technologies.
