THE CREATIVE QUESTIONING METHOD IN TEACHING KAZAKH LITERATURE IN A CROSS-CULTURAL CONTEXT

Abstract

This article examines the pedagogical potential of using the creative questioning method in teaching Kazakh literature within a cross-cultural context. The aim of the study is to identify questioning strategies that allow students to understand literary texts not only within a national framework but also by comparing them with diverse cultural experiences. Creative questions encourage students to engage in a dialogue with the text rather than passively accept ready-made interpretations, prompting them to compare their own cultural experiences with other cultural codes. The article highlights the role of open-ended, problem-based, predictive, and reflective questions in literary analysis. This method contributes to the development of students’ critical thinking, empathy, and cross-cultural communicative competence. Additionally, teaching Kazakh literature by comparing its images, values, and worldview principles with the literary texts of other nations allows students to understand cultural differences and similarities. The study findings demonstrate that the creative questioning method is an effective tool for enhancing students’ cognitive engagement and fostering cross-cultural understanding in literary education.