A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 3, 2024

Relevant thinking in an educational context refers to connecting new knowledge and skills to real-world situations, making learning applicable to students' lives and future careers. It involves critical thinking directly related to personal experiences, societal issues, or practical applications.

Critical Thinking 449

Critical Thinking Pedagogy Project-Based Learning Cultures 449

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 104

Project-Based Learning Leadership High School Tradition 104

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.

Project-Based Learning 147

Project-Based Learning Tradition Critical Thinking Cultures 147

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

Please provide some project-based learning ideas for grade students to explore. What are some differentiated options for students to show their learning about in my grade class? How can I integrate technology to enhance my grade students’ learning about ?

Social Science 158

Social Science Artifacts Museum History 158

ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Creative thinking leads the list, followed by analytical or critical thinking. Interestingly, the fourth is curiosity and lifelong learning, and the fifth is resilience, flexibility and agility. Pedagogically, this approach is real-world, authentic, project-based learning.

Advocacy 97

Advocacy Project-Based Learning Tradition Economics 97

ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

Research indicates that Generation Z students are technologically savvy and appreciate interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences. And research shows that peer reviews build community among students and help them develop critical thinking and communication skills. Today’s careers require creativity.

Advocacy 106

Advocacy K-12 Critical Thinking Project-Based Learning 106

Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 24, 2016

I talked a lot about the power of student agency and tried to give numerous, concrete examples of student-directed project- and inquiry-based learning in practice. 5 great slides about technology, learning, and change. Project-based learning in Northwest Iowa.

Leadership 0

Leadership Project-Based Learning Critical Thinking Cultures 0