This blog first appeared on Share My Lesson. Has anyone ever told you that young children aren’t capable of having abstract thoughts? That was the prevailing view when I studied psychology many moons ago. But recent research and practical experience… Read More ›
In an increasingly complicated world, it is essential that we honor the research-rich past and harness children’s natural curiosity as we look to the future. How do we move beyond surface learning to reach deeper comprehension? What strategies help students… Read More ›
Here is one of our all-time most popular posts. Although most of us are winding down the school year, it’s a good time to reflect and start collecting strategies for next year! 3 Simple Strategies to Develop Students’ Critical Thinking This… Read More ›
I teach history, which means I teach a fair amount of research. I ask students to engage in short-term web-based research in class on their iPads to introduce them to a new unit, and often ask them to find articles… Read More ›
We have all tried to teach students to make connections between things that have obvious connections. But what about between things that don’t have obvious connections? In his book Brain Rules, expert John Medina talks about a six-year study of… Read More ›
Most of our blog posts about critical thinking borrow ideas and resources from the Foundation for Critical Thinking, and this one is no exception. If somehow you have missed the classroom-ready organizers, handouts, rubrics, and strategies from our previous posts,… Read More ›
In December of last year, we offered a quick post on egocentrism and critical thinking, which reminded me of some important shifts we need to make as educators. As many of us embark on discussions of sensitive, complex, and important issues —… Read More ›
