BARRIERS TO FOSTERING CRITICAL THINKING IN UZBEKISTAN'S SECONDARY SCHOOLS

The article explores why it is difficult to teach critical thinking to secondary school students in Uzbekistan. It highlights the main problems, such as old-fashioned teaching methods, the pressure of standardized tests, and cultural factors that discourage students from questioning authority. The piece provides a clear look at how the education system can move away from simple memorization toward a more analytical and creative approach for the younger generation.