Using informational texts to develop students’ skills in analysis, evaluation, and creation

Abstract

This article examines the development of students’ analytical, evaluative, and creative skills as a key factor in improving the effectiveness of natural science education. It highlights the pedagogical significance of informational texts in fostering research competencies and discusses their methodological application. The study emphasizes how analyzing both local and global issues contributes to the development of higher-order thinking skills. Furthermore, it explores the theoretical role of informational texts in shaping students’ abilities to analyze, evaluate, and create, presents practical classroom experiences, and offers recommendations for their effective implementation.