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. It ends up pressuring teachers to force students to stay on track with a generic schedule rather than engage students in critical thinking, which takes time. Barclay says. isn’t working.

K-12 134

K-12 Critical Thinking Middle School Pedagogy 134

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. On the flip side, only 18% of parents ranked memorizing facts and definitions as very important. We are not teachers, we are designers of learning environments.

Tradition 97

Tradition Critical Thinking Educational Technology Teaching 97

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Yes, the robots are definitely coming for the jobs of America’s 3.5 Whereas traditional, standardized teaching models work for motivated students, they often leave less motivated or struggling students behind, he says. “A million cashiers. Just ask the retail workers who’ve already been displaced by automated checkout machines.

Critical Thinking 111

Critical Thinking High School Research Teaching 111

Moler's Musing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

This week, I took a hard look at my teaching approach and realized I had been falling into a pattern of overloading my lessons with too much traditional content. After the video, I asked the students to revisit their definitions of mercantilism. The progression from initial guesses to a more nuanced definition was evident.

Geography 92

Geography Critical Thinking Tradition Middle School 92

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. The course was thus designed to be “anti-definition.” That struck me as an interesting moment, when my “anti-definition” approach lost traction.

Anthropology 98

Anthropology History Humanities Tradition 98

Moler's Musing

OCTOBER 26, 2024

It’s a fun and creative way to get them thinking beyond the text, and I was hoping it would engage their imaginations a bit more than traditional worksheets. I provided the Google definition for each term, but I wanted them to make it their own. We’re definitely keeping Number Mania in the rotation! On to the next!

Primary Sources 94

Primary Sources History Government Critical Thinking 94

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. Gaelyn: I heard about makerspaces three or four years ago and, like any good librarian, I started doing some research!

Library 108

Library Middle School Tradition Lesson Plan 108

Dr. Shannon Doak

JUNE 13, 2020

I also keep in mind the definition of educational technology as defined by The Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). If we take this definition into consideration, we can see that technology resources and processes are applied to assist learning.

EdTech 71

EdTech Educational Technology Critical Thinking Tradition 71

Let's Cultivate Greatness

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Simulate the Electoral College The Electoral College is definitely not something to rush through. Its a bit complicated, which means it also offers great opportunities to practice critical thinking and social studies skills. You can grab this ready-to-go project kit here.

Civics 52

Civics Government Critical Thinking Social Studies 52

Dr. Shannon Doak

JUNE 7, 2019

In this post, I will address each of these questions based on the definition of a capstone course at my current place of employment. 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.

Critical Thinking 54

Critical Thinking Professional Development Cultures Tradition 54

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. Children are also taught the “16 Habits of Mind,” a set of behaviors that encourage persistence and critical thinking.

Elementary School 79

Elementary School High School Middle School Tradition 79

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 12, 2018

It’s definitely difficult at home sometimes. So we urgently need to equip young people with those skills — critical thinking, problem-solving and communication.”. So we urgently need to equip young people with those skills — critical thinking, problem-solving and communication.

High School 105

High School Geography Middle School Critical Thinking 105

Zinn Education Project

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In lieu of a traditional exam for one of my U.S. I would definitely recommend this article and lesson to other educators who are looking for a way to teach their students about climate change. —Hope Koumentakos High School Social Studies Teacher, Takoma Park, Maryland I currently teach U.S.

History 52

History Teaching Social Studies Middle School 52

The Hechinger Report

MAY 30, 2024

Instead, they’re working, socializing or partying and, as a result, show limited gains in critical thinking — the hallmark of American higher education. Josipa Roksa: And so the data shows that, you know, many students are not making much progress on the critical-thinking skills over the first two years.

Humanities 87

Humanities Critical Thinking History Cultures 87