THE INFLUENCE OF A TEACHER’S COMMUNICATION STYLE ON DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL THINKING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF STUDENTS

Abstract

The article examines the influence of a teacher’s communicative style on development of critical thinking and academic success of students. The study presents an analysis of data, collected through surveys and observations of teachers and students throughout an academic semester. The researchers examine various aspects of the influence of a teacher’s communicative style on students’ cognitive processes and academic achievement. An analysis of the possibilities of various communicative approaches to influence the formation of critical thinking skills and students’ motivation for learning is carried out. The relationship between a teacher’s communicative style and students’ academic achievement, possible strategies for improving communication in the educational process are also considered. The study emphasizes the importance of feedback from students and the teacher’s ability to adapt their communicative style to the individual needs and characteristics of students.