Catlin Tucker

MAY 13, 2024

Leveraging Media Strategically When I work with teachers, I encourage them to use media to offload some of the explanations and information they present live from the front of the room. What if they aren’t paying attention and don’t get the important information? The purpose of using media in this way is twofold.

Teaching 166

Teaching Critical Thinking Cultures 166

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

I Used to Think…Now I Think…Thinking Routine The “I used to think…Now I think…” thinking routine helps students reflect on how they used to think about a topic, subject, or issue and how their thoughts have changed as a result of a learning experience or engagement with information (e.g.,

Controversial Topics 146

Controversial Topics Critical Thinking Cultures Social Studies 146

ED Surge

MAY 5, 2022

One of the thoughts that burrows its way into my mind and simply won’t let go is exactly how to help my students (and, for that matter, everyone I know) navigate the flood of information, dodge the misinformation and find their way to the truth. Plenty of adults also work hard to determine what is legitimate information and what’s bunk.

Cultures 106

Cultures K-12 Library Critical Thinking 106

ED Surge

MARCH 26, 2024

Now all of a sudden, without asking teachers to give up their weekends to grade,” he says, “we can give all that information to the student and teacher within seconds.” But Cote saw that now an AI chatbot can be trained on the same rubric to instantly give the same kind of feedback.

Civics 125

Civics Controversial Topics Education Social Studies 125

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

That’s according to a new study by the News Literacy Project, which also found that teens struggle with identifying false information online. This comes at a time when media literacy education isn’t available to most students, the report finds, and their ability to distinguish between objective and biased information sources is weak.

Civics 145

Civics Psychology Critical Thinking Teaching 145

TCI

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It fosters an awareness of these critical issues and encourages students to think critically and develop well-informed solutions. This blog post explores the critical role of social studies in shaping engaged, informed citizens and how the C3 Framework helps elevate the rigor of social studies education.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics K-12 Geography 52

Teaching Anthropology

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

To his point, I find the current slew of handwashing videos on YouTube and other sites to be excellent resources for anthropology class projects, and utilize several in an activity that nurtures introductory students’ skills in critical thinking and observation. Why and how it is done varies across cultures.

Anthropology 130

Anthropology Sociology Psychology Cultures 130

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

The first and second blogs in this series focused on providing meaningful choices when students are acquiring information and making meaning. Application activities also enhance retention and mastery of information, making it more likely that students will retain and effectively use what they have learned in the future.

Social Science 158

Social Science Artifacts Museum History 158

A Principal's Reflections

OCTOBER 22, 2017

The Rigor Relevance Framework provides schools and educators with a checks and balance system by providing a common language for all, creating a culture around a common vision, and establishing a critical lens through which to examine curriculum, instruction, and assessment. We can look to the past in order to inform current practice.

Cultures 378

Cultures Interactive Learning Research Critical Thinking 378

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 8, 2022

Since 2008, those of us who are champions of the humanities have offered a simple yet profound truth: Studying humanities endows students with a capacity for critical thinking, a skill essential to individual accomplishment and crucial to societal well-being. But that simple truth doesn’t seem to be changing anyone’s mind.

Social Justice 124

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of mathematical principles by placing students as active learners rather than passive recipients of information. Math anxiety can increase cognitive load, which is the mental effort required to process information.

Education 112

Education Pedagogy Critical Thinking Middle School 112

Moler's Musing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Too often, students view learning as a series of tasks to complete, focusing on getting the “right answer” instead of developing critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. With EduProtocols , teachers can foster a classroom culture where students are engaged, confident, and motivated to succeed.

Critical Thinking 40

Critical Thinking Cultures Research Teaching 40

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Thinking routines offer more than just a structured pathway for students to delve into their thinking and explore the content deeply; they also serve as a window into their cognitive processes, offering invaluable formative assessment data. This phase underscores the significance of critical evaluation, research skills, and reasoning.

Critical Thinking 167

Critical Thinking Research Skills Humanities Cultures 167

The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2024

This might require a cultural shift in some cases, but given the soaring cost of tuition, it is necessary for institutions to think about return on investment for students and their parents, not only in intellectual terms but also monetarily. Make coursework-career connections a campuswide priority. see College Scorecard ).

Economics 102

Economics Advocacy Critical Thinking Research 102

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 16, 2019

The key to future-proofing education, and learning, for that matter, is to empower students to think and construct new knowledge while simultaneously having them apply what they have learned in relevant ways. For more detailed information, you can view a series of posts on the framework HERE. However, things do need to change at scale.

Education 400

Education Leadership Critical Thinking Economics 400

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Connect, Extend, Challenge Thinking Routine The “ Connect, Extend, Challenge ” thinking routine offers a structured approach to deepen understanding and reflection. This routine fosters critical thinking and enhances the meaningful integration of new learning into an individual’s cognitive framework.

Geography 146

Geography Economics Cultures Critical Thinking 146

C3 Teachers

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

This blog post delves into the power of inquiry to transform traditional classrooms into dynamic spaces of discovery, fostering critical thinking and lifelong learning skills. Deeper learning : We talk about critical thinking a lot, but inquiry is that process, and it pays off for students outside of the social studies classroom.

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Social Studies Civics Pedagogy 52

TCI

MARCH 1, 2024

Geography education plays a pivotal role in cultivating global awareness and critical thinking. From the rugged landscapes of the Andes to the bustling cities of Japan, students will learn about the cultural and geographical aspects that make each region unique. The much-loved Geography Alive! Bring Geography Alive!

Geography 59

Geography Global Connections Global Perspectives Civics 59

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

This is particularly concerning because engagement and cultural relevance have both been proven to have a positive impact on student outcomes. Researchers have found that culturally relevant education can increase grades, participation and critical thinking skills and can lead to higher graduation rates.

Heritage 126

Heritage Artifacts Local History Social Studies 126

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

Math Skills Reinforcement: For math classes, must-do stations could focus on foundational math skills that need reinforcement, as identified by assessment data, while may-do stations could offer problem-solving activities, collaborative real-world math challenges, or math games that stimulate critical thinking and application.

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Project-Based Learning Tradition Critical Thinking Cultures 147

TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

history instruction is essential for developing informed, engaged citizens who can navigate the complexities of modern society. It has enabled states to expand access to culturally relevant content, address equity concerns, and enhance students’ digital skills and civic readiness. High-quality civics and U.S.

Civics 52

Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 52

ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Johnsrud: Educators can stay informed about future workforce trends, including emerging jobs and highly sought-after skills. Creative thinking leads the list, followed by analytical or critical thinking. The third most important skill is technological literacy, which includes AI and other technologies.

Advocacy 92

Advocacy Project-Based Learning Tradition Economics 92

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 31, 2022

As a professor of psychology at Cornell University, Sternberg has long studied standardized tests, and concluded they don’t provide much useful information on whether students are learning to think critically and creatively, enabling them to be successful in college, careers and life in general. Robert Sternberg is frustrated.

K-12 142

K-12 Psychology Critical Thinking Cultures 142

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 6, 2014

This technique typically makes students uncomfortable at first as they have become so conditioned by our traditional culture of education where they would rather be spoon-fed information instead of having to think. Not only do students fight this technique at first, but so do parents.

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Pedagogy Critical Thinking Tradition High School 281

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 21, 2017

Individuals and organizations that embrace this mindset shift develop dynamic behaviors that impact their organizational culture while leading to school improvement. Connect to Mention and Google Alerts to get tailored feeds and information about those key areas you need in order to increase your own edupreneurship.

Leadership 233

Leadership Pedagogy Professional Development Critical Thinking 233

ED Surge

JANUARY 31, 2022

Infuse your curriculum with diverse cultural perspectives and contributions to science concepts and development. Build time in your lessons to name essential contributions made by women and BIPOC scientists that inform foundational concepts in science. Diversity alone isn’t enough. The student had rightly called me out.

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K-12 Critical Thinking Humanities Teaching 100

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 25, 2017

Since this was a violation of school policy I immediately confiscated the device, as this is what I thought I was supposed to do to ensure a school culture free from distraction and solely focused on traditional learning. Entrepreneurial A great deal can be learned from entrepreneurial thinking leading to the rise of the edupreneur.

Leadership 224

Leadership Critical Thinking Tradition Cultures 224

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 23, 2023

University of Virginia psychologist Daniel Willingham Credit: Adam Mohr for Simon & Schuster Daniel Willingham is a University of Virginia psychologist who frequently engages in pop culture battles armed with academic research. On a test, you need to connect information; you need to be able to explain it.

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Research Critical Thinking Cultures Teaching 137

TeachThought

JULY 2, 2024

From the outset, her efforts must coincide with those of the students to engage in critical thinking and the quest for mutual humanization. Liberating education consists in acts of cognition, not transferals of information. But the humanist revolutionary educator cannot wait for this possibility to materialize.

Pedagogy 219

Pedagogy Humanities Anthropology Social Justice 219

ED Surge

JULY 17, 2023

These one-to-one initiatives aim to provide students with equal access to educational resources, fostering creativity and critical thinking while preparing them for the demands of a technology-driven world. You share the information as soon as you know that your school is doing this.

Education 88

Education Middle School Library Professional Development 88

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Leaders in both the private and public sectors recognize the need for a diverse group of scientists, technologists and engineers to create solutions informed by different perspectives that resonate with all of society. Related: A study on teaching critical thinking in science. To meet this need, we must start young.

Education 145

Education Civics Critical Thinking History 145

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Often, the most powerful learning happens when students explore different perspectives, step outside of their typical environments, and are exposed to new ways of doing and thinking. Over the past two years, TDSB has taken significant steps to shift their culture of equity to better support all students to be their authentic selves.

Middle School 74

Middle School Social Justice Cultures Professional Development 74

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

s educational, scientific and cultural arm, is unveiling something called the Greening Education Partnership. But members of Gen Z are also suffering from severe eco-anxiety, and they want to be armed with information that helps them cope and be part of the solution. You have more critical thinking skills.”. education.).

Civics 101

Civics High School Critical Thinking Social Studies 101

Dr. Shannon Doak

JUNE 7, 2019

They emphasize the “4 Cs” of creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking, and are distinguished by the extent to which they are driven by student interest, engagement, and design. ” With this information in mind, I will now address each question. In “How Does Technology Facilitate Learning?

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Critical Thinking Professional Development Cultures Tradition 54

Psych Learning Curve

JANUARY 31, 2020

Thinking about thinking helps kids learn. How can we teach critical thinking? The Conversation – Australia) Critical thinking is being taught successfully in a number of programs in Australian schools and universities and around the world. Now, they’re expanding that work into schools.

Middle School 52

Middle School Psychology Critical Thinking Cultures 52

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 3, 2018

That’s why advanced reading correlates so highly with critical thinking skills. Not only does advanced reading still offer the best, most sophisticated access to information, it also offers a crucial way to develop our minds. We live in the Information Age. We live in the Information Age.

Civics 102

Civics American History Elementary School Humanities 102

Digital Promise

JULY 27, 2018

They are learning to be thinkers, innovators and problem-solvers rather than mere consumers of information. But really, they’re interdisciplinary, promoting important educational principles such as inquiry, play, imagination, innovation, critical thinking , problem solving and passion-based learning.

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Elementary School Critical Thinking Lesson Plan Cultures 61