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TeachThought’s mission is to promote critical thinking and innovation education.
Louisville, KY
Joined January 2010
The most important critical thinking skills include analysis, synthesis, interpretation, inferencing, and judgement. 8 Of The Most Important Critical Thinking Skills
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The most important critical thinking skills include analysis, synthesis, interpretation, inferencing, and judgement.
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Yes, this is probably a better way to say it. : ).
It’s not a slippery slope. It’s a very direct and deliberate step down an intentional path.
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This is a very dangerous slippery slope. #education.
The U.S. Department of Education is warning state education departments they have 14 days to cease their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts or risk losing federal funding. The warning was issued in a Feb. 14 “Dear Colleague” letter sent to the departments of education.
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RT @supportREALtchr: 12 Ways to Teach Any Content Through Physical Activity Each category has examples for #Math,….
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RT @EdTechSphere: Imagine a future where students experience learning:.🔹 History → Negotiating peace treaties.🔹 Science → Running climate s….
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Due recent changes in the apparent direction of the X/twitter platform—especially regarding misinformation—we will be shifting our focus to other social media channels, including those below. Feel free to message with comments or questions!
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Tone affects how students see themselves and their role in the learning process. The words you use can have a lasting impact. Tone In Teaching: 20 Words That Can Change How Students Think
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Tone affects how students see themselves and their role in the learning process. The words you use can have a lasting impact.
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Project-based learning needs in the 21st century include socialization, elegant curation, research, pivot points, and other considerations. 8 Things Students Need In Modern Project-Based Learning
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Project-based learning needs in the 21st century include socialization, elegant curation, research, pivot points, and other considerations.
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These 32 research-based instructional strategies include Setting Objectives and Reinforcing Effort/Providing Recognition. 32 Research-Based Instructional Strategies
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Taking 12 strategies or so and working with teachers to integrate them into different kinds of lessons may be useful.
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Assessment for learning is commonly referred to as formative assessment–that is, assessment designed to inform instruction. The Difference Between Assessment Of And Assessment For Learning
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Assessment for learning is commonly referred to as formative assessment--that is, assessment designed to inform instruction.
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Benchmark Assessments, Peer Assessments, and Student-Led Conferences are among other alternatives to report cards in school and the classroom. 15 Alternatives To Report Cards
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Benchmark Assessments, Peer Assessments, and Student-Led Conferences are among other alternatives to report cards in school and the classroom.
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Why are questions more important than answers? Because answers stop learning while questions start it, contextualizing what we don’t know. Why Questions Are More Important Than Answers
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Why are questions more important than answers? Because answers stop learning while questions start it, contextualizing what we don't know.
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Critical thinking is the ongoing application of unbiased analysis in pursuit of objective truth. #criticalthinking. 8 Of The Most Important Critical Thinking Skills
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The most important critical thinking skills include analysis, synthesis, interpretation, inferencing, and judgement.
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Teaching is an extraordinary undertaking—usually for the best but not always. What are your biggest challenges as an educator? #teaching
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The goal of the model isn’t content knowledge (though it should produce that), but rather something closer to wisdom–learning how to learn. Four Stages Of A Self-Directed Learning Model
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The goal of the model isn't content knowledge (though it should produce that), but rather something closer to wisdom--learning how to learn.
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Competency-Based Education isn’t necessarily an example of innovation in higher education, but a shift towards it can lead to more critical developments. 14 Examples Of Innovation In Higher Education
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Competency-Based Education isn't an example of innovation in higher education, but a shift towards it can lead to more critical developments.
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There are many ways to help students think for themselves. Guide them to dynamic spaces characterized by people, thought, and creativity. 60 Ways To Help Students Think For Themselves
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There are many ways to help students think for themselves. Guide them to dynamic spaces characterized by people, thought, and creativity.
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Habits of Mind are dispositions mindfully employed by characteristically ‘successful’ people when confronted with problems. What Are The Habits Of Mind?
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What are Habits Of Mind? Habits of Mind are dispositions mindfully employed by characteristically 'successful' people when they are confronted with problems.
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Critical thinking is of huge importance for students, and as such is a big part of our content and mission at TeachThought. 3 Modes Of Thinking: Lateral, Divergent & Convergent Thought
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Lateral thinking solves problems via a creative approach involving ideas that may not be obtainable by using traditional step-by-step logic.
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