METHODS FOR STUDYING ANALYTICAL THINKING AND CAUSE-AND-EFFECT RELATIONSHIPS IN OLDER PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
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Analytical thinking, children, logical reasoning, problem-based situations, pedagogical methods, cause-and-effect relationships.Abstract
This article is devoted to the study of issues concerning the formation of analytical thinking and cause-and-effect relationships in older preschool children. The research analyzes effective pedagogical methods aimed at developing logical reasoning, analyzing problem-based situations, and building deductive skills in children. The article highlights the significance of methodological tools such as play-based learning, constructive activities, question-and-answer sessions, story analysis, and practical exercises, outlining their role in children's intellectual development. Furthermore, the psychological foundations and pedagogical conditions for fostering analytical thinking and causal reasoning are discussed. The findings of this article are intended to serve as practical recommendations for educators, preschool institutions, and parents.
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