Abstract :

In a rapidly evolving world driven by technological advancement and knowledge creation, the ability to think critically and act creatively is no longer optional, it is essential. This article explores how fostering critical thinking and creativity can transform English language classrooms into spaces of inquiry, innovation and learner agency. It examines the concept of future-ready learners, outlines powerful classroom strategies for developing critical and creative capacities and highlights how the ‘Team Together Oman’ curriculum embeds these competencies systematically. The paper positions teachers as catalysts for pedagogical change and aligns these practices with international frameworks and Oman Vision 2040, emphasizing the strategic role of English language education in shaping globally competent, future-ready learners.

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Keywords :

future-ready learners, critical thinking, creativity, English curriculum, Oman Vision 2040, 21st-century pedagogy, language education reform

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