A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2021

It goes without saying that together we are all better, and leveraging others' collective intelligence will only strengthen both individual practices and school culture. Teaching during this past year has definitely challenged me, Lauren, to view things a little bit differently and has forced me out of my comfort zone in many ways.

Pedagogy 545

Pedagogy Elementary School Critical Thinking Cultures 545

Future of History

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

How should we teach US History? Or critical thinking? If we’ve learned anything from the culture wars this year it’s that too many Americans do not know their history." The post Teaching What Matters in U.S. Is it mostly about caring? What about historical knowledge? Teacher Lauren Brown stands firm for content. "If

History 52

History Teaching Critical Thinking Cultures 52

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In many of his videos, he acts out scenes from famous Hollywood films, except swapping in terms from the strategic management courses he teaches. She sees TikTok as the latest in a long tradition of professors using popular culture and youth culture to connect with students. “If

Teaching 109

Teaching Critical Thinking Cultures Learning Science 109

ED Surge

MARCH 26, 2024

He still has that concern, but as he stepped back to think about it, he also saw a way to “leverage” the tool for a goal he had long fought for — to help bring social studies education, and especially the teaching of civics, to broader prominence in the nation’s schools. He has long argued that U.S.

Civics 130

Civics Controversial Topics Education Social Studies 130

TeachThought

APRIL 28, 2024

But beyond reading and writing skills, literacy is a gateway to critical thinking, effective communication, and holistic learning experiences. Literacy is crucial to any learning environment, from promoting comprehension to nurturing empathy and cultural understanding both inside the classroom and beyond.

Library 190

Library Critical Thinking History Cultures 190

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

After just one year, research suggests the DLP is changing school culture, as teachers are more collaborative and more open to trying new things in their classrooms. I’ve seen the staff sharing ideas, working on projects collaboratively, showing interest in what others are doing, and teaching one another how to use new tech tools and devices.

Cultures 78

Cultures Middle School Critical Thinking Research 78

Teaching Anthropology

MAY 8, 2023

Marilou Polymeropoulou, University of Oxford, School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography Active learning is a well-established pedagogical strategy in secondary and tertiary education where independent learning and critical thinking are nurtured.

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Anthropology Archaeology Sociology Museum 130

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2024

We teach concepts in algebra and calculus that will establish a solid base of knowledge should a student decide to pursue higher levels of mathematics in college or graduate school. There is no better way to teach students to think than to encourage them to wrestle with the sort of complex ideas that we find in time-tested literature.

High School 108

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Tonya Clarke, the coordinator of K-12 mathematics for Clayton County schools, and her colleagues shared the Cardi B lesson at a math convention earlier this fall as an example of a culturally relevant lesson that can lure students into thinking about math in a way that is engaging and exciting. The process is implementable.

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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 teaching predominantly focused on procedural skills, where students spent most of their time acquiring isolated skills through repetition.

Education 121

Education Pedagogy Critical Thinking Middle School 121

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

ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

It takes critical thinking and a sense for the numbers to even understand how or why a student’s approach might be wrong, Barclay says. The conversation around math instruction suggests that not that much is really known about how to teach K-12 math. Barclay says. But that wasn’t immediately clear.

K-12 131

K-12 Critical Thinking Middle School Pedagogy 131

ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

And research shows that peer reviews build community among students and help them develop critical thinking and communication skills. She teaches students to be more inclusive by making their creations accessible to those who are differently abled. Today’s careers require creativity.

Advocacy 109

Advocacy K-12 Critical Thinking Project-Based Learning 109

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Mark’s blog post about teaching empathy mentions both the refugee VR video and one about the lives of police in Flint, Michigan. “In The post Can Virtual Reality “teach” empathy? This story was produced by The Hechinger Report , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.

Teaching 96

Teaching Middle School Humanities Professional Development 96

ED Surge

JANUARY 31, 2022

While these stories illustrate that science is anything but neutral, it has made teaching more complicated than ever. Twenty-eight states, including where I teach in Texas, have recently introduced or passed legislation banning teachers from discussing bias, privilege, discrimination, and oppression with students.

K-12 101

K-12 Critical Thinking Humanities Cultures 101

ED Surge

JULY 25, 2022

In Secretary Cardona’s vision to elevate the teaching profession, he highlights three priorities: improving teacher pipeline, supporting teacher growth and investing in teacher retention. Ultimately, an entire organization can develop a culture of trust as everyone becomes more committed to shared goals and visions for success.

K-12 118

K-12 Classroom Management Professional Development Elementary School 118

Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 31, 2017

For instance, if I was teaching Social Studies today… My students and I definitely would be tapping into an incredible diversity of online resources. Instead of being limited to my teaching and our textbook, we’d have access to an entire planet of experts.

Social Studies 76

Social Studies Teaching Archiving Geography 76

Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

By moving through these four phases—See, Think, Me, We—participants engage in a comprehensive thinking process that takes them from initial observation to personal connection and social relevance. Teachers often use this routine to deepen students’ engagement with material and to foster complex, critical thinking skills.

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Primary Sources History Cultures Cultural Studies 148

ED Surge

MARCH 9, 2023

Building in more creativity comes down to student agency—teaching students to find their voice. Creativity encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, iteration, collaboration and making deep connections in students’ learning material. However, creativity shouldn’t be reserved for just those content areas.

Library 131

Library Tradition Professional Development Cultures 131

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 12, 2022

I was so excited to teach this class, I spent the summer collecting articles and artifacts from the local library and historical society. This is particularly concerning because engagement and cultural relevance have both been proven to have a positive impact on student outcomes. Cultural and social relevance.

Heritage 120

Heritage Artifacts Local History History 120

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Academic disciplines continually evolve to reflect the latest culture and technology. Data science courses teach the use of statistical concepts and computer programming to investigate contemporary problems using real-world data sets. skilled in statistical analysis, computer programming and critical thinking.

Education 116

Education Tradition High School Critical Thinking 116

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

Does the meaning in someone’s opinion really matter or is it more about the outcome as it pertains to the learning culture of our schools? Maybe I am off base with my thinking here, but I try to find the value in many of the words listed above as I can see how they can relate to a positive school culture.

Critical Thinking 233

Critical Thinking Cultures Research Teaching 233

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 16, 2019

Tom Murray and I presented a call to action, highlighting the need to transform teaching, learning, and leadership in Learning Transformed to meet the demands and challenges inherent in the 4th Industrial Revolution. In the updated edition of Digital Leadership , I took it a step further.

Education 391

Education Leadership Critical Thinking Economics 391

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.

Pedagogy 281

Pedagogy Critical Thinking Tradition High School 281

ED Surge

OCTOBER 25, 2022

We would say “play” or “critical thinking” or “computer science.” It's not unlike the way that we teach game design to kids, at the beginning: “How could you mod this game to be able to teach something?” Unfortunately, at the time, you couldn’t say “games” to a potential parent or funder.

Charter School 114

Charter School Critical Thinking Educational Technology Tradition 114

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 26, 2012

As a leader this is the type of teaching and learning culture that I want to foster and cultivate, one where creativity flourishes, students find relevancy and meaning in their learning, and teachers are given the support to be innovative. A teaching and learning culture powered by intrinsic motivation will achieve this.

Education 286

Education Artifacts Cultures Leadership 286

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2012

These schools and educators, whether they realize it or not, are not only enhancing the teaching and learning process, but they are also providing their learners with essential skill sets pivotal for success in today’s society. To truly create an innovative culture of learning we must not fear failure either.

Education 370

Education Professional Development Educational Technology Pedagogy 370

ED Surge

JULY 21, 2022

Dear Bonni, I'll be teaching a course on the history of Ireland later this year. Seeing as how art has been such a big part of Irish history and culture, I was thinking about something artistic in some way, but how on earth do I grade something creative? Assess Creativity Ok, so how do you grade these creative assignments?

Primary Sources 121

Primary Sources History World History Digital Resources 121

ED Surge

MARCH 8, 2022

But a flurry of other bills and laws restricting what educators can teach—or even say—about history, literature, race, sexuality and other topics are alive and well. As teachers, we teach students not subjects. I don’t teach English language development, I teach Maria, Alex, Yun Mei and Linh.

Lesson Plan 116

Lesson Plan K-12 History Professional Development 116

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 26, 2013

Hundreds of educators from over ten different states and Canada descended upon my school last year to learn together and network in an effort to move their respective school cultures down an innovative path. We will explore how learning environments can be established to promote critical thought, inquiry, problem solving, and creativity.

Professional Development 227

Professional Development Critical Thinking High School Leadership 227

ED Surge

MARCH 22, 2022

In this kind of learning environment, where a student’s creativity and critical thinking skills are constantly challenged, John took some time to adjust. The way forward is to create systems and cultures to celebrate our learners' strengths while supporting their individual needs.

Middle School 116

Middle School Tradition Critical Thinking High School 116

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. He has made it a personal crusade to persuade teachers that the idea of learning styles is a myth.

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Research Critical Thinking Cultures Teaching 134

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Elections present unique opportunities for educators to teach students how to engage with others across complex, sensitive topics because they are current and pull from real life. Teaching constructive dialogue is central to maximizing the educational opportunity that elections present. We believe it begins in classrooms.

Lesson Plan 112

Lesson Plan Critical Thinking Cultures Teaching 112

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

We must make certain that all students see themselves as scientists, and that all students in all grades receive a robust, culturally relevant science education. Credit: Jennifer Ray, Center to Support Excellence in Teaching, Stanford University. Related: A study on teaching critical thinking in science.

Education 145

Education Civics Critical Thinking History 145

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. The hard, but needed, work is taking a critical lens to our work before and after embracing a mindset shift.

Leadership 215

Leadership Critical Thinking Tradition Cultures 215

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. Students are with teachers for about six hours a day, which is a small portion of their lives.

Education 96

Education Middle School Library Professional Development 96

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Hundreds of educators from over seven different states and Canada will once again descend upon my school to learn together and network in an effort to move their respective school cultures down an innovative path. Design of authentic learning experiences to enhance critical thought, inquiry, problem-solving, and relevancy in the classroom.

Professional Development 212

Professional Development Critical Thinking Leadership Educational Technology 212