Collaborative Teaching Practices and Technology Mindset on Students’ Critical Thinking Abilities

This study examines the connection between students’ critical thinking skills, collaborative teaching methods, and technology mindset in the context of Malaybalay City during the 2024–2025 school year. Given the increasing awareness of the need for critical thinking in education, particularly among Filipino students, this study attempts to determine the collaborative methods teachers now employ, their perspectives on technology, and their effects on students’ analytical abilities. Data were gathered using a quantitative study approach by administering a structured survey to instructors in different public schools. Effective collaborative teaching strategies and a positive technology mindset significantly correlate with students’ improved critical thinking abilities. Descriptive and inferential statistics were utilized to examine the data. The results highlight the need for educational reforms that use technology and collaborative techniques to provide a stimulating learning environment. The issues of a quickly changing educational landscape are addressed by offering suggestions for professional development in collaborative teaching and technology integration to help teachers foster students’ critical thinking skills.