Influence of creative writing on the development of critical thinking [Influencia de la escritura creativa en el desarrollo del pensamiento crítico]
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https://doi.org/10.62574/rmpi.v5i1.281Keywords:
creative writing, problem solving, critical thinkingAbstract
The development of critical thinking is one of the fundamental competencies in contemporary education systems. The aim of this review article is to analyse the influence of creative writing on the development of critical thinking. Twenty-seven scientific articles were selected and subjected to content analysis for the processing of the information presented in the results section. The conclusion is that creative writing has a significant influence on the development of critical thinking, combining metacognitive processes, constructivist and sociocultural approaches, as well as the use of emerging technologies. Therefore, creative writing not only encourages self-reflection and self-regulation, but also promotes higher cognitive skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation, which is achieved through activities that integrate strategic planning, collaboration and formative feedback as essential elements for meaningful learning.
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