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Assignments that are bigger than a lesson and smaller than a unit are a good way to experiment with inquiry-based learning.
By identifying thinking routines for students, teachers can help deepen metacognitive skills that are applicable to all areas of life.
Why projects should focus on student thinking, not only the product, with sample thinking routines for each of the 4 phases of a project.
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Ultimately questions spark imagination, conjure emotions, and create more questions. The questions asked by a teacher or professor are sometimes more glaringly valuable than the information transferred to the students. Those questions spark a thought, which leads to a fiercely independent search for information.If students are the ones gathering that information then they’re the ones learning it and student-driven learning cements lessons into the students’ minds making any lesson more powerful with this strategy. Even though the following list of questions are broken into Mathematics, Literature and Science and Social Science, it’s really just a set of philosophically challenging questions that should be applied to any learning environment.The questions are unrestricted and open the mind up to unfettered thought, perfect for innovation and understanding. | Cultivating Creativity
Not only does project based learning motivate students because it is an authentic use of technology, it facilitates active learning, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. Projects begin with a driving question–an open-ended question that sets the stage for the project by creating interest and curiosity.
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Critical thinking is arguably one of the most important skills for children to have upon entering adulthood. It is our responsibility as educators to not only teach content but prepare learners for life. The ability to critically think is essential. How a
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Visible Thinking is about helping students become better thinkers. The way our students think and their disposition towards thinking, are each greatly influenced by the culture of our schools and classrooms. When thinking is valued and protected, students and teachers will come to realize that real learning is not about facts, but about the exploration of…
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Tools to help teachers and students apply the Habits of Mind and Thinking Routines
How can we enhance the quality of thinking in our classrooms, and what strategies can we use to promote higher-order thinking?
The ability to problem-solve is arguably the most important 21st-century skill. Educators must play a role in helping children develop this essential skill. Try out these learning activities for your home or classroom to boost problem-solving skills.
