Keyword: «project-based learning»

The article discusses the concept of critical thinking, the importance of developing critical thinking skills in high school students. The author analyzes the scientific literature, as a result of which it is concluded that the method of project-based learning is the most effective for the formation and development of critical thinking skills. The essence of project-based learning is considered.

The relevance of the study is determined by the need to implement the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standard for forming a holistic worldview through knowledge integration, as well as by the demand for developing foreign language communicative competence as a tool for professional activity in the context of globalization. The purpose of the article is to systematize and characterize modern models and technologies for implementing an integrative approach in foreign language education. The analysis revealed the levels of integration processes, described the models for implementing this approach, and analyzed effective pedagogical technologies for creating an integrated educational environment.