The essence of the concept of scientific thinking in gifted students, its characteristics, features, and structural components

- Піддячий, Микола Іванович (orcid.org/0000-0001-6571-1450) (2025) The essence of the concept of scientific thinking in gifted students, its characteristics, features, and structural components Освіта та розвиток обдарованої особистості, 3 (98). pp. 5-12. ISSN 2309-3935

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Abstract

This article examines the essence of scientific thinking in gifted students, highlighting its defining characteristics, structural components, and specific features that distinguish this form of intellectual development. In gifted learners, scientific thinking encompasses logical, critical, divergent, and convergent thinking. It is directed not only toward the discovery, assimilation, and application of new knowledge but also toward solving complex problems through analysis, synthesis, interpretation, and evaluation of information. This type of thinking includes several key aspects: – logical reasoning, which enables structured and well-grounded argumentation based on the principles of formal logic; – critical thinking, which allows students to question information, evaluate its credibility, and assess its relevance; – divergent thinking, which promotes the generation of multiple original ideas in response to open-ended, problem-based questions; – convergent thinking, which supports the identification of optimal solutions through logical analysis, generalization, and systemic reasoning; – reflexivity, defined as the ability to reflect on one’s own cognitive processes and adjust decision-making strategies accordingly; – integrative thinking, which facilitates the synthesis of knowledge from different domains to construct a holistic understanding of phenomena and processes. For gifted students, scientific thinking requires not only a high level of proficiency in cognitive tools, but also intellectual flexibility, reflexive awareness, and the ability to mobilize interdisciplinary knowledge in novel and complex cognitive contexts. The development of scientific thinking in this group involves the creation of a dedicated educational environment that stimulates exploratory activity, supports initiative, fosters experimentation, and nurtures sustained motivation for learning. This study emphasizes the importance of integrating diverse cognitive approaches–including divergent, convergent, logical, critical, reflexive, and interdisciplinary thinking–to ensure the comprehensive cognitive development of gifted students. Moreover, it underlines the vital role of pedagogical support in cultivating these intellectual strategies and stresses the necessity of educational practices that foster intellectual curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and innovative thinking. By developing scientific thinking, educators can help gifted students realize their full potential, thereby contributing to both individual intellectual growth and broader societal advancement.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Піддячий Микола. Сутність поняття наукового мислення обдарованих учнів і його характеристики, особливості та структурні компоненти. Освіта та розвиток обдарованої особистості : щоквартальний науково-методичний журнал / В.В. Бондаренко (голов. ред.) та ін. – Київ : Інститут обдарованої дитини НАПН України. – 2025. – № 3 (98) IІІ квартал. С. 5-12. – URL: https://otr.iod.gov.ua/ojs/index.php/otr/article/view/267/258 DOI: https://doi.org/10.63437/3083-6425-2025-3(98)-01
Keywords:	divergent thinking, integrative thinking, convergent thinking, critical thinking, logical reasoning, scientific thinking, gifted students, educational environment, pedagogical support, reflexivity
Subjects:	Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 3 Social Sciences > 37 Education > 37.01/.09 Special auxiliary table for theory, principles, methods and organization of education > 37.02 General questions of didactics and method Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 3 Social Sciences > 37 Education > 376 Education, teaching, training of special groups of persons. Special schools > 376.5 Виховання та освіта обдарованих дітей, вундеркіндів.
Divisions:	Institute of the gifted child > Innovative Technologies in Gifted Education Department
Depositing User:	Професор Микола / Mykola Піддячий / Piddiachyi
Date Deposited:	06 Nov 2025 15:29
Last Modified:	06 Nov 2025 15:29
URI:	https://lib.iitta.gov.ua/id/eprint/747084

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