27 simple ways to check for understanding

27 Simple Ways To Check For Understanding

TeachThought StaffJan 8, 20251 min read

Whether you’re using data to personalize learning or refine curriculum, the ability to easily check for understanding is critical to your teaching.

Why People Play Video Games

Why People Play Video Games

TeachThought StaffFeb 1, 202513 min read

Gamers often throw around “escapism” when talking about their hobby, but this is a hollow explanation for what motivates us to play games.

The Inside-Out School: A 21st Century Learning Model

The Inside-Out School: A 21st Century Learning Model

Terrell HeickFeb 1, 20254 min read

A micro-goal of the ‘Inside-Out’ School is a new kind of ‘intelligence’ where the macro-effect is healthier communities and citizenship.

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The Necessity Of Self-Criticism In Education

Terrell HeickFeb 2, 20255 min read

Education is ‘actuated’ by teachers. It makes sense that education should also be able to reflect critically on its own performance as well.

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What Is Mistake Literacy? The Research Of Learning Through Failure

errell_2007Jan 28, 20259 min read

Though it is perhaps not intuitive, Richland et al. (2009) found that error generation is positively correlated to enhanced memory. 

Critical Thinking Classroom Integration Levels

4 Levels Of Integration For Critical Thinking

Terrell HeickFeb 2, 20253 min read

How can you teach critical thinking? This framework offers a way to integrate critical thinking in your classroom.

Which Zodiac Signs Are Most Vulnerable To Critical Thinking?

Which Zodiac Signs Are Most Vulnerable To Critical Thinking?

TeachThought StaffJan 14, 20255 min read

Critical thinking is a skill we’re told to cultivate, like reading literature or maintaining eye contact during small talk. It’s […]