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USING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING

Vol. 5 No. 10 (2025): Eurasian Journal of Academic Research 11-21

2025-10-07 Articles CC BY 4.0 Open Access

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  • Layloxon Xabibullayeva Tayanch doktorant, Nordik Xalqaro universiteti
  • Dildoraxon Botirova Magistr, O’zbekiston xalqaro islomshunoslik akademiyasi
  • Charos Mirxoliqova Yoshlar muammolarini o‘rganish va istiqbolli kadrlar tayyorlash instituti Boshqaruv mahorati va yetakchilik ko‘nikmalarini rivojlantirish kafedrasi mudiri, Phd

Abstract

The article is devoted to the integration of critical thinking and emotional intelligence in teaching English as a foreign language (EFL). It emphasizes that emotional barriers such as stress and decreased motivation may hinder the development of critical thinking. Emotional intelligence is considered a key factor in overcoming these difficulties and improving the effectiveness of the learning process. The article proposes approaches to integrating EI and critical thinking in EFL lessons, with a focus on combining theoretical foundations and practical methods to enhance learners’ engagement and overall learning outcomes.

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    Xabibullayeva, L. ., Botirova , D. ., & Mirxoliqova , C. . (2025). USING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING. Eurasian Journal of Academic Research, 5(10), 11-21. https://www.in-academy.uz/index.php/EJAR/article/view/633
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