4 Strategies for Sparking Critical Thinking in Young Students (5.12.23)
Fostering investigative conversation in grades K–2 isn’t easy, but it can be a great vehicle to promote critical thinking.
May 18, 2023
Effective questions posed within the learning environment elevate cognitive rigor. No longer only utilized to assess what students know, best questions engage the learner, prompt deep study, and expand the learning. Educators who employ effective questioning techniques will be better able to challenge students to demonstrate and communicate their thinking and learning.
6 Strategies to Bolster Student-Led Discussions via @ASCD (4.1.23)
Student-led discussions can boost critical thinking and empathy, but they don’t just happen on their own. Students are capable of deep critical thinking and empathy in discussions they lead themselves,
May 18, 2023
Creating Challenging Learning Experiences (4.19.23)
When teachers leverage inquiry, students use critical thinking skills to examine multiple perspectives and find ways to improve our world.
May 18, 2023
A Collaborative Approach to Mistake Analysis (4.13.23)
This method calls for students working in groups to create problems, point out common errors, find solutions, and then explain the process.
May 18, 2023
Heal, J. (2022, April 6). Using Inquiry to Support Deeper Learning. Edutopia. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
Teachers can use ‘effortful’ follow-up questions to refine and extend student thinking about important concepts in a lesson.
June 29, 2022
Plotinsky, M. (2022, June 13). Creating a Classroom That Is Student, Not Teacher, Driven. Edutopia. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
Teachers can take a step back and create lessons that put student explorations at the center of learning.
June 29, 2022
Seale, C. (2022, April 28). A Critical Thinking Strategy for Student Note-Taking. Edutopia. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
This graphic organizer guides students to categorize information while they’re taking notes, leading to deeper engagement.
May 12, 2022
Parrish, Nina. “How to Get Students Thinking About Their Own Learning.” Edutopia, George Lucas Educational Foundation, 5 May 2022.
When students begin to plan, monitor, and evaluate their learning, they develop self-regulation and can set more ambitious goals.
May 11, 2022
Smith, C. (2021, April 5). 13 Effective Study Strategies to Help Students Learn – MindShift. KQED. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
With the increased self-sufficiency necessitated by virtual education, educators and parents can help students learn and manage their goals more effectively by directly teaching study skills.
March 21, 2022
Rothstein, S. (2021, March 25). 4 Relationship-Building Strategies to Help Finish the School Year Strong. Edutopia. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
Students still have time to make connections with their classmates, and projects that require teamwork are a great place to start.
March 9, 2022
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