Research-Informed Strategies for Teaching and Learning
TeachThought helps educators design human-centered classrooms with research-informed tools for critical thinking, technology, and well-being.
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Explore core teaching topics
Information, strategies, and research-informed guides.
Critical Thinking
Question stems, frameworks, and classroom strategies to deepen student thinking.
Teaching & Pedagogy
Planning, instruction, feedback, and classroom structures that support learning.
Educational Technology & AI
Technology, AI, and digital tools that support, not replace, good teaching.
Mental Health & SEL
Trauma-aware teaching, student well-being, and new mental health courses for high-functioning adults.
Reference library for teachers
Use these growing reference hubs when you need clear, research-informed explanations of terms, models, and learning theories.
Teacher Dictionary
Concise definitions of key classroom, curriculum, assessment, SEL, and AI terms.
Built for quick reference while planning or collaborating.
Learning Theories Index
Constructivism, social learning, cognitive load, and more—summarized for teachers.
Useful when designing units, courses, or explaining your approach.
The Science of Learning Transfer
New research continues to clarify how students apply knowledge across units, disciplines, and real-world contexts. Effective transfer depends on strong conceptual understanding and on opportunities to apply that understanding in new, unfamiliar, and often non-academic situations.