A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 2, 2025

Future-proofing learning requires a shift in pedagogy, focusing on higher-order thinking, authentic application, purposeful technology integration, personalization, and flexible learning environments. One crucial aspect of future-proofing learning is developing critical thinking and metacognition.

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Critical Thinking Pedagogy Project-Based Learning Tradition 378

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 8, 2021

Four new studies on project-based learning. Project-based learning, a popular practice that uses lots of poster boards and student presentations, is billed as an antidote to boring classrooms where teachers drone on. Not every attempt at project-based learning worked. 3rd grade science.

Project-Based Learning 145

Project-Based Learning Middle School Social Studies High School 145

The Hechinger Report

MAY 13, 2018

Instead, the schools have adopted an approach that’s become increasingly popular among education advocates and funders: project-based learning. Projects are organized around the development of skills like student collaboration, problem-solving and self-reflection through assignments that blend research with public presentations.

Project-Based Learning 106

Project-Based Learning Leadership High School Tradition 106

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Critical thinking is all the rage in education. Some argue that critical thinking should be the primary purpose of education and one of the most important skills to have in the 21st century, with advanced machines and algorithms replacing manual and repetitive labor. But it is entirely applicable to the American context.

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Critical Thinking Research Teaching Education 112

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Department of Education’s National Education Technology Plan (2017) calls for “thoughtful intervention and attention” to close this digital use divide, namely by enabling educators to “design highly engaging and relevant learning experiences through technology.” The rubric includes a total of six indicators of impactful technology use.

Professional Development 104

Professional Development Project-Based Learning Educational Technology Critical Thinking 104