Critical Thinking, Download and Research

A Close Look at Competency-Based Learning

Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 13, 2025

These are assessed with rubrics used in every class, rubrics that focus on durable, transferable skills like collaboration, effective communication, and critical thinking. All of (the teachers) are assessing reading artifacts, writing artifacts, research artifacts, Messer explains, with the same rubric across our building. .”

Artifacts

Artifacts Tradition Psychology Critical Thinking

How to Choose High-Quality Social Studies Instructional Materials for Your District

TCI

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

With the right HQIM, students develop critical thinking skills, engage meaningfully with historical content, and become informed citizens ready to tackle complex societal issues. For further insights, download the full eBook. It influences not only student achievement but also teacher effectiveness and overall district success.

Social Studies

Social Studies Primary Sources Civics Professional Development

Strengthening Civic Education: The Role of High-Quality Curriculum and Teaching Strategies

TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Download our free eBook , which offers a comprehensive guide on selecting and implementing high-quality instructional materials and includes practical tips, checklists, and case studies to help you get started. The materials promote rigor and depth of learning.

Civics

Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies

Boost Student Achievement with High-Quality Instructional Materials on Social Studies

TCI

JANUARY 14, 2025

Engaging students in social studies goes beyond simply covering the material; its about helping them connect historical events to current issues and develop critical thinking skills. Research by the Collaborative for Student Success (2021) also highlighted that students using HQIM demonstrate increased civic engagement and awareness.

Social Studies

Social Studies Civics Civic Engagement Critical Thinking

How Science Instruction Improves Literacy in K-5 Classrooms

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

Research shows that students who engage in structured science learning develop stronger vocabulary, analytical thinking, and reading comprehension. If you want to dive deeper, download our free eBook, Rethinking Literacy in K-5 Classrooms: How Social Studies and Science Drive Academic Success.

Social Studies

Social Studies Critical Thinking Psychology Research

Making Time for Social Studies and Science Without Sacrificing Literacy

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

However, research increasingly shows that integrating knowledge-rich instruction across subjects is essential for improving literacy, critical thinking, and overall student success. This time allocation persists despite research showing that knowledge-rich instruction in these subjects significantly boosts literacy development.

Social Studies

Social Studies Primary Sources Critical Thinking Professional Development

Boost Reading Skills with Social Studies: The Key to Stronger Literacy

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

However, recent research highlights the crucial role of social studies instruction in developing strong reading skills. Yet, studies show that integrating social studies into the curriculum can significantly enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical thinking.

Social Studies

Social Studies Primary Sources Civics Critical Thinking

The Missing Piece in Literacy Instruction: Why Social Studies and Science Matter

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

However, research shows that these content-rich subjects play a vital role in literacy development by building background knowledge, strengthening comprehension, and expanding vocabulary. How Social Studies and Science Strengthen Literacy Research confirms that social studies and science play a crucial role in strengthening literacy skills.

Social Studies

Social Studies Psychology Elementary School Professional Development

Scaling Up Classroom Coaching for Impactful Technology Use

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

The Dynamic Learning Project is a classroom-based coaching program in which participating teachers are coached to use technology to support student engagement and promote the development of agency, as well as skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.

Professional Development

Professional Development Critical Thinking Research Teaching

Most English lessons on Teachers Pay Teachers and other sites are ‘mediocre’ or ‘not worth using,’ study finds

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Five reviewers rated most of the online materials that teachers download as “mediocre” or “probably not worth using.” Fordham Institute, a conservative think tank. This research was funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and the Thomas B. Polikoff told me that the average star rating of the materials he downloaded was 3.98

High School

High School Pedagogy Research Professional Development

Creating Conditions for Powerful Technology Use

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Instructional technology is a critical component of teaching and learning in today’s world. Technology, when aligned to research-based practices, supports teachers in delivering instruction that is adapted to meet the needs of all students. To learn more about the case study in Puerto Rico, download the full report.

Professional Development

Professional Development Critical Thinking Teaching Education

5 Transformative Strategies to Update Socratic Seminars for Today’s Learners

Leah Cleary

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This can deepen your students’ understanding of historical events and enhance their research, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. Exploring Historical Events with Depth Instead of just lecturing (or in addition to), give your students a series of topics and time to research them.

Library

Library Critical Thinking History Social Studies

5 Transformative Strategies to Update Socratic Seminars for Today’s Learners

Leah Cleary

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This can deepen your students’ understanding of historical events and enhance their research, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. Exploring Historical Events with Depth Instead of just lecturing (or in addition to), give your students a series of topics and time to research them.

Library

Library Critical Thinking History Social Studies

Teaching the Environment

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Learning to dissect these complexities and create sensible solutions can help develop the critical-thinking skills necessary to understanding the challenges of environmental stewardship. Download new curriculum modules [PDF] on global thinking and causality, developed by Tina Grotzer and her research team.

Teaching

Teaching Middle School Critical Thinking History

Can educating kids about unions prepare them for the future of work?

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 7, 2018

Lessons like these help students gain critical thinking skills and give them an opportunity to learn about workers’ rights and labor history, subjects that are often missing from classroom discussions, educators say. Sanchez’s favorite lesson (not one he authored) is the “ Organic Goodie Simulation.”

Education

Education Economics Civics History

Phenomena-Based Learning and 3D Science: Inspiring Curiosity and Making Sense of the World

ED Surge

OCTOBER 14, 2024

They provide great opportunities to develop student inquiry — students see something happening, ask questions about it and conduct research to learn more about it. Open Any Door with Critical Thinking , Collaboration , Communication , and Creativity : A series of blog posts exploring the 4Cs of STEM.

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking Learning Science Teaching Education

GeoDem AI - back to working 'in Europe'

Living Geography

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The rapid development of AI requires educators to refocus on critical thinking skills and consider the potential for individualised learning. AI, particularly Generative-AI has made a big impact since it first appeared, and the pace of change is rapid.

Civics

Civics Civic Engagement Geography Pedagogy

How to Keep Teaching Well When DEI is Under Attack

Cult of Pedagogy

MARCH 6, 2025

Using these materials and others like it will continue to strengthen students’ growth and critical thinking skills. Making practices like these a regular part of students’ reading and research habits will help them become more critical consumers of news and media.

Teaching

Teaching K-12 Pedagogy Social Justice

Social Studies Network

A Close Look at Competency-Based Learning

How to Choose High-Quality Social Studies Instructional Materials for Your District

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Strengthening Civic Education: The Role of High-Quality Curriculum and Teaching Strategies

Boost Student Achievement with High-Quality Instructional Materials on Social Studies

How Science Instruction Improves Literacy in K-5 Classrooms

Making Time for Social Studies and Science Without Sacrificing Literacy

Boost Reading Skills with Social Studies: The Key to Stronger Literacy

The Missing Piece in Literacy Instruction: Why Social Studies and Science Matter

Scaling Up Classroom Coaching for Impactful Technology Use

Most English lessons on Teachers Pay Teachers and other sites are ‘mediocre’ or ‘not worth using,’ study finds

Creating Conditions for Powerful Technology Use

5 Transformative Strategies to Update Socratic Seminars for Today’s Learners

5 Transformative Strategies to Update Socratic Seminars for Today’s Learners

Teaching the Environment

Can educating kids about unions prepare them for the future of work?

Phenomena-Based Learning and 3D Science: Inspiring Curiosity and Making Sense of the World

GeoDem AI - back to working 'in Europe'

How to Keep Teaching Well When DEI is Under Attack

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