Critical Thinking
Whether via classroom discussions, analysis of written text, higher-order questioning, or other strategies, learn and share ways to help students go deeper with their thinking.
Tackling the Question of Character Development in the Classroom
Using texts, projects, and classroom policies, some English teachers encourage self-reflection and teach social responsibility.336Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using Picture Books to Teach Children About Large Numbers
These strategies help elementary students grapple with the very large numbers involved in talking about time and space.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Exploring Before Explaining Sparks Learning
New elementary science teachers can build student engagement and enhance learning by using the explore-before-explain approach.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.7 Ways to Get Math Students to Show Their Thinking
Math isn’t just about answers—the process matters, too. These strategies spotlight reasoning and reveal student thinking.4.3kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Adapting Socratic Seminars for Elementary
With a few key modifications, teachers can make a complex academic discussion into an excellent learning opportunity for younger students.Using Tech Tools to Amplify Classroom Thinking Routines
Integrating digital tools empowers students with choice, while making thinking increasingly visible and collaborative—creating a more accessible and dynamic classroom culture.429Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Building Students’ Number Sense in Elementary Math
To get an internal sense of how numbers relate to each other, students can practice working with number lines.9 Ways to Teach Spatial Thinking Across the Curriculum
Strong spatial skills are critical for everyday tasks and across many careers—they also strengthen students’ math performance.151Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.9 Ways to Teach Students the Value of Slow, Methodical Thinking
Quick thinking has its place in the classroom, but students who also master slower, more deliberate thinking develop the skills to know when each approach serves them best.935Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.The Power of Slow Reveal Graphs
Teachers can leverage students’ curiosity to explore visual representations of data in an engaging way.16 Variations on Think-Pair-Share to Keep Students Engaged
Teachers and students use this classic learning strategy often. To keep it from getting stale, try these tweaks.15 Formative Assessment Hacks to Boost Students’ Learning
Common formative assessment techniques can work a little better with these simple tweaks.Designing a Course That Develops Students’ Metacognition
By shifting their focus to the process of learning instead of the product, students are encouraged to develop critical cognitive competencies.Sharpening Students’ Communication Skills With Moot Court
Get ready to turn your students into justices, advocates, and informed citizens as they navigate real court cases.251Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using Staging Activities in Social Studies to Build Engagement
Effective staging lessons help make a new unit seem relevant to students and also set the stage for critical thinking.556Your content has been saved!
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