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

Аннотация

The development of students’ creative thinking within the modern music education system is one of the key
priorities in higher art educational institutions. Learning to play the guzheng, an instrument that embodies ancient Chinese
musical heritage, not only develops technical performance skills but also enhances students’ individuality, artistic
sensitivity, and creative imagination.
This article examines effective strategies for teaching guzheng performance in higher education that stimulate students’
original and creative thinking. The study is based on the premise that artistic education plays a significant role in fostering
creative development. It analyzes learning objectives, the structure of the educational process, and the nature of interaction
between students and teachers. The author argues that incorporating improvisation, heuristic learning, reflective
methods, and interdisciplinary integration into instructional strategies enables students to develop critical thinking skills
and personalize their musical self-expression.
The research findings demonstrate that encouraging creative thinking not only makes students’ performances more
expressive but also cultivates a conscious aspiration for artistic exploration. The study has practical significance for
improving guzheng instruction in educational institutions and for promoting the innovative development of music education.