CURRICULUM MONITORING FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THINKING DEVELOPMENT: A STUDY BASED ON STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS
Raisa CERLAT, Universitatea de Stat din Moldova
Аннотация
The study explores the impact of the school curriculum on the development of students’ thinking, analyzing their
perceptions of educational activities. The research highlights the most frequently stimulated types of thinking and
reveals how teaching methods contribute to the formation of cognitive skills. Additionally, it examines the frequency
and effectiveness of activities that encourage analysis, creativity, reflection, and collaboration, along with the role of
teachers in monitoring students’ progress. The findings suggest the need to diversify teaching strategies and adapt
educational content to foster critical, strategic, and practical thinking. Finally, the study includes students’ proposals
for improving the educational process, emphasizing interactive methods, real-life applicability, and the integration of
technology in learning.
Keywords: curriculum, monitoring, thinking, education, students, teaching strategies, active learning, curriculum
optimization.
