Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

I’d argue that the answer is , in part, giving them the permission and tools to rethink traditional workflows. These traditional workflows do not position the students to be active agents or help them to develop into expert learners, who are resourceful, strategic, motivated, and self-aware.

Project-Based Learning 186

Project-Based Learning Professional Development Tradition Critical Thinking 186

Anthropology 365

DECEMBER 3, 2024

After five years of research and writing, I am pleased to announce that my first book is under contract with University of Texas Press. Below is an excerpt from my book prospectus. Most importantly, the book offers an optimistic view of possibilities, even in the face of social and environmental precarity.

Anthropology 40

Anthropology Humanities Cultures Geography 40

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2023

Other Problems with Traditional Approaches to Review and Retrieval Practice Review and practice are often focused on preparing for an exam instead of being treated as an integral part of every class. The person generating a review game, practice problems, or study guide does the critical thinking.

Critical Thinking 195

Critical Thinking Tradition 195

Catlin Tucker

MARCH 15, 2017

I want them to play sports, get lost in great books, collect bugs in our backyard, and engage with one another creating art projects, choreographing dance numbers, and playing good old fashioned board games. I often feel these traditional pastimes are less attractive than the pull of the screen. I want them to be kids.

Critical Thinking 167

Critical Thinking Tradition Teaching Research 167

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In addition, it cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills – all of which are essential for lifelong learning and success beyond school. Why should the responsibility of checking accuracy and thinking about student progress fall solely on the teacher?

Tradition 170

Tradition Critical Thinking Research Education 170

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What aspects of a teacher’s work lead them to engage in problem-solving, critical thinking, and reflection? I tackle traditional grading practices and ways to reimagine our approach in my book Balance with Blended Learning for anyone who wants to explore that further.

Artifacts 214

Artifacts Critical Thinking Tradition High School 214

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 15, 2021

A number of educators across the country are finding great value in ‘learning science’ books such as Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning. ’ The authors of Powerful Teaching do say that “these strategies apply for … critical thinking” (p. lectures)” (p.

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TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

How Science Improves Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking The connection between science instruction and literacy development is undeniable. Learn how other content-rich subjects, like social studies, build critical background knowledge for literacy success.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Critical Thinking Psychology Research 52

ED Surge

OCTOBER 10, 2023

But it’s not because students aren’t good at critical thinking, argues Mike Caulfield, a research scientist at University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public. The result is the book “ Verified: How to think straight, get duped less and make better decisions about what to believe online.”

Critical Thinking 142

Critical Thinking Tradition Teaching Humanities 142

TeachThought

JULY 2, 2024

Its enduring significance stems from its profound critique of traditional teaching and learning methods. Freire’s work critiques traditional pedagogical practices and offers a compelling vision for a more just and participatory education system. His efforts must be imbued with a profound trust in people and their creative power.

Pedagogy 271

Pedagogy Humanities Social Justice Cultures 271

Digital Promise

JANUARY 15, 2019

Rather than taking a traditional multiple choice test at the end of their unit on weather, sixth grade students at Gilbert Middle School in South Carolina created their own live weather reports—complete with green screens and fake snow. By the spring, however, it was as if it were an entirely different classroom.

Middle School 134

Middle School Critical Thinking Tradition Teaching 134

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

Researchers have found that culturally relevant education can increase grades, participation and critical thinking skills and can lead to higher graduation rates. One thing educators can do immediately is to expand the traditional Western canon. It’s lower after the elementary grades. Cultural and social relevance.

Heritage 129

Heritage Artifacts Local History Social Studies 129

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2024

New York University can offer as many Taylor Swift courses as it wants, and there might be nothing wrong with studying Taylor Swift as literature — but that should not happen until students have attained a robust understanding of the literary tradition. I always prompt my college-bound students to challenge themselves intellectually.

High School 124

High School Tradition Critical Thinking History 124

ED Surge

MARCH 22, 2022

He suggested that instead of changing traditional school systems, guidelines and practices, I should be working toward helping students learn how to be successful within the current school environment. When he first entered middle school, John was used to a more traditional learning environment.

Middle School 120

Middle School Tradition Critical Thinking High School 120

ED Surge

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Compared to a traditional essay assignment, Carlson believes that the approach makes it harder for students to cheat using ChatGPT or other AI tools. It’s all about the interactions,” says Dobson, who has written a book about oral exams. “If I’m trying to promote excellence and teach students critical thinking,” she says.

Education 143

Education K-12 Tradition Teaching 143

Teaching Anthropology

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

It seems that, following on such a rich tradition, writing multimodally is a tangible testament to the recognition and appreciation of the diverse cultures and perspectives that make up the global community while at the same time staying true to the fieldwork condition. Basic Books. Smith (eds.), Handbook of Visual Communication (pp.

Anthropology 130

Anthropology Teaching Social Justice Pedagogy 130

Dr. Shannon Doak

JANUARY 16, 2020

Traditional approaches where students listen, take notes, memorize and regurgitate on a test are no longer a viable means of preparation for our ever-changing world. We need to design learning environments that enable our students to use technology to support creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking.

Tradition 97

Tradition Critical Thinking Educational Technology Teaching 97

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Whereas traditional, standardized teaching models work for motivated students, they often leave less motivated or struggling students behind, he says. “A Still, because of the degree of customer interaction, complex problem-solving and critical thinking involved in the job, it is relatively automation-proof and pays $64,190 per year.

Critical Thinking 111

Critical Thinking High School Research Teaching 111

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 18, 2018

Students are left with an impression of civic life as one of memorizing and adopting mainstream practices presented in history books. This requires skills of political critique, skepticism, critical thinking, consideration of alternatives, weighing of evidence and recognition of complexity. Sign up for our newsletter.

Civics 86

Civics Social Studies Critical Thinking History 86

Digital Promise

MAY 25, 2017

I was also fortunate to find colleagues and peers who challenged me to try new things that, from the outside, had nothing to do with traditional librarianship or my background in English and history. I love to decorate cakes and make fun book displays, and I continue to grow as a learner through making – this isn’t just for kids.

Library 110

Library Middle School Lesson Plan Tradition 110

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This tool serves as a catalyst for critical thinking, enabling students to extract maximum value from the feedback they receive. This is one of the workflows Dr. Katie Novak and I reimagined in our book The Shift to Student-led.

Critical Thinking 144

Critical Thinking Tradition Education Teaching 144

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 11, 2018

It’s not until the second-period bell rings, however, that you begin to see how different this is from a traditional psychology course. At most high schools, however, the book learning and hands-on experiences are kept separate. I’ve done the traditional cookie-cutter lab classes,” she said.

Teaching 106

Teaching Education Psychology High School 106

The Hechinger Report

MAY 10, 2020

Elena kept at it and finally got the badge for knowing her ABCs, which she proudly pasted in her badge book. The book also includes QR codes that parents can scan for access to pointers on helping their child, educational songs and other materials. Credit: Gail Robinson for The Hechinger Report.

K-12 143

K-12 Library Elementary School Archiving 143

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 19, 2021

Now, kids are encouraged to think: Wait a minute, that’s really just 4 x 25, which is 100, plus 4 x 2, which is 8. “Yes, Yes, we want future citizens who can add and subtract, but we also need citizens who can reason and talk about their thinking — skills that humans can bring to the table that my calculator can’t.” Take 4 x 27.

Elementary School 136

Elementary School High School Tradition Teaching 136

The Hechinger Report

MAY 13, 2018

PHILADELPHIA — In a city that’s struggled to meet the educational needs of many of its children, especially its most vulnerable ones, a select group of district high schools is shunning the traditional classroom model in which teachers dispense knowledge from the front of the room and measure progress with tests.

Project-Based Learning 105

Project-Based Learning Leadership High School Tradition 105

The Hechinger Report

JULY 30, 2018

We can’t keep structures that would allow us to fall back into a more traditional system,” said Steiner. “If In fact, Steiner’s plan is to start this coming fall with a week devoted just to SOPs and other “soft skills,” such as critical thinking. Others, however, echo Northern Cass superintendent, Cory Steiner. “We

Tradition 111

Tradition Charter School High School Cultures 111

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 13, 2015

We are more cohesive and in alignment with our thinking than we were at the beginning of the year. Our work got a shout-out in Will Richardson’s new book, From Master Teacher to Master Learner , which is pretty cool: It goes without saying that for many, finding the time to do their own PD is a real problem.

Leadership 107

Leadership Professional Development Geography Project-Based Learning 107

Anthropology News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

These programs painstakingly endeavor to elevate what Chinese academic environments have long downplayed : liberal education, humanities disciplines, and skills like critical thinking. Indeed, openness can hit the limit, while traditional ways of learning have their own merits. Could you tell me more about its history?

Anthropology 98

Anthropology History Humanities Tradition 98

Dr. Shannon Doak

JUNE 13, 2020

In a previous post , I wrote: “I agree to a certain point that technology is a part of the solution, but it is not a silver bullet or a magical pill that will cure schools of this “traditional approach” disease. This course is a great stand-alone and also an addition to the book. What is Vintage Innovation?

EdTech 71

EdTech Educational Technology Critical Thinking Tradition 71

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Instead, the companies are working with edX and others to provide what they say are the educations that all of their employees require in common, including such abilities as critical thinking and collaboration. A cookie-cutter course is not going to solve the need for creating thinking in the future,” Rees said.

Humanities 103

Humanities History Critical Thinking Teaching 103

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 27, 2017

LINC supported social science research on artists’ working conditions and career-building strategies, as well as how the for-profit cultural industries (motion pictures, recorded music, book publishers, commercial theatre) benefit from artists’ on-the-job learning in the nonprofit arts.

Cultures 68

Cultures Economics Social Science Critical Thinking 68

The Hechinger Report

JULY 11, 2017

The principal estimates that, by eschewing a traditional class schedule, Wilder has added 13 days’ worth of learning time to the school year. Elementary students use their iPads to create Keynote presentations about books they have read. “This is about personalizing the learning experience, not the expectations for kids.”.

Elementary School 79

Elementary School High School Middle School Lesson Plan 79

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Those students stayed at the top of my mind as I considered another phenomenon taking shape in the early 2000s: the failure of traditional hiring processes to identify the qualities that are most needed at work today. The status quo was protected by layers of tradition, incentives and habits of behavior. All rights reserved.

Civics 45

Civics Tradition History Critical Thinking 45

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 12, 2018

So we urgently need to equip young people with those skills — critical thinking, problem-solving and communication.”. Innovation industries, like tech, have a multiplier effect on the number of good jobs created, because they tend to cluster with related businesses, writes Enrico Moretti in his book, “The New Geography of Jobs.” “For

High School 104

High School Geography Middle School Critical Thinking 104

Edthena

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

In her book, Video in Teacher Learning: Through Their Own Eyes , she focuses on the importance of using video reflection as a tool to drive teacher learning. . “Classroom teachers are the experts,” said Laura Baecher, professor at the School of Education at Hunter College. So, what is the instructional coach’s role? .

Professional Development 40

Professional Development Teaching Critical Thinking Tradition 40

Zinn Education Project

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In lieu of a traditional exam for one of my U.S. I had read Clint Smith’s book last year and was blown away by how the history is handled at many of the highlighted locations and his extreme attention to detail. I use the book One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia as a way to model teaching approaches.

History 52

History Teaching Social Studies High School 52

Dangerously Irrelevant

JANUARY 24, 2023

If there is an inquiry- and problem-based learning school that serves grades K-8 that you think I should try and visit, or if you’d like to learn more about what I’m doing and learning, please get in touch!

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Middle School Leadership Advocacy Critical Thinking 86