Key words: higher education, creative approach, pedagogical opportunities, learning environment, teaching psychology
Summary
The article analyzes the pedagogical possibilities of a creative approach to teaching psychology in higher education from a scientific and theoretical perspective. It substantiates the impact of the creative approach on the development of students’ critical and creative thinking, the formation of practical skills, and the qualitative enhancement of teacher–student interaction. Particular emphasis is placed on the transformation of the teacher’s professional role and the importance of the technological and methodological support of the learning environment. The study concludes that creative teaching increases the effectiveness of psychology instruction and contributes to the preparation of competitive specialists.