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. Successful integration requires strategic planning and professional development to ensure teachers feel confident in implementing this approach.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Primary Sources Critical Thinking Professional Development 52

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

Yet, studies show that integrating social studies into the curriculum can significantly enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical thinking. Incorporate Inquiry-Based Learning: Engage students in discussions, debates, and primary source analysis to deepen comprehension and critical thinking.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Primary Sources Civics Critical Thinking 52

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 13, 2015

Day 2: Connecting and Collaborating – Review of last session’s evaluations and our rules of play – How connections foster innovation (Chris Anderson, Steven Johnson, and The Power of Pull ) – Individual connection maps: How are we personally and professionally connected to ideas, individuals, groups, and organizations?

Leadership 107

Leadership Professional Development Geography Project-Based Learning 107

TCI

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

By integrating activities that require movement and discussion, educators can foster critical thinking and deeper engagement with the material. These methods encourage students to think critically, collaborate with peers, and apply what they’ve learned in practical, often interactive, ways.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Teaching Professional Development Geography 52

Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Jigsaw Strategy Oct. Tip: When using Jigsaw for the first time, it might be a good idea to walk the students through a trial run and model each step of the process.)

K-12 52

K-12 Lesson Plan Geography Civics 52

TCI

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This broad field draws upon various disciplines, such as anthropology, archeology, economics, geography, history, law, and philosophy. It fosters an awareness of these critical issues and encourages students to think critically and develop well-informed solutions.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Civics K-12 Geography 52

TCI

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Active learning can lead to increased student performance, reduced failure rates, and deeper critical thinking, but it may be hard to know where to start, especially if youre used to traditional lecture-based instruction. And it helps students develop critical thinking skills that will serve them long after they leave the classroom.

Classroom Management 52

Classroom Management Geography Civics Critical Thinking 52