Interactive methods in Geography studying and “The programme for development of critical thinking through reading and writing”

Dimitrina Petkova
Teacher of Geography
Public school “Vassil Levski”, Karlovo

Summary

The article focuses on the methodological version of a programme for developing of students’ critical thinking through writing and reading. Two strategies are represented: “I know – I want to learn – I’ve learned” and “Cubing”. Through analyzing and generalization of texts created by the students, or unknown ones, learning of new material is achieved. At the same time the strategies help revising and learning new terms and rulers. The method increases students’ interest and activity and the learning process more effective