Pedagogical Strategies for Enhancing Students’ Creative Thinking Throughout the Learning Process

Аннотация

The development of students’ creative thinking within the contemporary music education system is one of the
key priorities of instruction in higher art educational institutions. The guzheng, as an important bearer of ancient Chinese
musical culture, not only develops students’ performance skills but also contributes to the formation of their creative imagination,
artistic sensitivity, and inventive abilities.
This article examines effective strategies for teaching guzheng performance in higher education that promote the development
of students’ creative thinking. The study is based on the concept that art education serves as a fundamental basis
for creative development. The learning objectives, the structure of the educational process, and the nature of interaction
between students and instructors are analyzed. It is argued that the integration of reflective approaches, interdisciplinary
connections, heuristic learning, and improvisation into teaching practice enables students to develop critical thinking and
individualize their musical self-expression.
The research findings demonstrate that fostering creative thinking not only enhances the expressiveness of performance
but also forms a conscious motivation for artistic exploration. The practical significance of the study lies in improving
guzheng teaching methods in academic environments and contributing to the innovative development of music education.