16 Things I Want To Hear My Students Say
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“Ohhh, I get it.” The iconic phrase that teachers value hearing. A sign you’ve moved a student. Something you want to hear your students say.
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking: More Than ‘Higher-Order’ Cognition
30 Universal Strategies For Critical Learning
30 Universal Strategies For Critical Learning Read More
From making an observation and drawing a conclusion to forming and improving a question, here are 27 strategies for critical learning.
What Is Confirmation Bias?
What Is Confirmation Bias? Read More
What is confirmation bias? Broadly speaking, confirmation bias is the tendency of people to overvalue data that supports their own beliefs.
Students Should Be Able To Answer 50 Questions Before Graduation
Students Should Be Able To Answer 50 Questions Before Graduation Read More
When should I lead and when should I follow? When should I talk and when should I listen–and what is the role of each in understanding?
26 Sentence Stems For Higher-Level Conversation In The Classroom
26 Sentence Stems For Higher-Level Conversation In The Classroom Read More
During meaningful conversations, students are forced to be accountable for positions, to listen, and to analyze opposing perspectives & ideas.
10 Reasons To Use Inquiry-Based Learning In Your Classroom
10 Reasons To Use Inquiry-Based Learning In Your Classroom Read More
Much like project-based learning, there are many reasons to use inquiry-based learning in your classroom–starting with creativity and personalization.
The Question Game: A Playful Way To Teach Critical Thinking
The Question Game: A Playful Way To Teach Critical Thinking Read More
What’s The Question Game? A playful way to help students learn to ask the right question at the right time–with a paper cube.
5 Things Teachers Can Do To Help Students Make Meaning
5 Things Teachers Can Do To Help Students Make Meaning Read More
5 Things Teachers Can Do To Help Students Make Meaning contributed by Kelsey Skaggs, MIND Research Institute Rigor gets a bad