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A study on teaching critical thinking in science

The Hechinger Report

In September 2019, I wrote about a review of the research on how to teach critical thinking by University of Virginia professor Daniel Willingham. A large study on teaching science to middle school students was published afterwards and it adds more nuance to this debate between critical thinking skills and content knowledge.

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AI in the Classroom: A Teacher's Toolkit for Transformation

A Principal's Reflections

While it won't replace the irreplaceable human touch in the classroom, AI can significantly enhance teaching and learning by offering personalization, efficiency, and insightful data analysis. The human connection between teacher and student remains central to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

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Scientific research on how to teach critical thinking contradicts education trends

The Hechinger Report

Critical thinking is all the rage in education. Some argue that critical thinking should be the primary purpose of education and one of the most important skills to have in the 21st century, with advanced machines and algorithms replacing manual and repetitive labor. Sign up for Jill Barshay's Proof Points newsletter.

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What You Really Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence (AI)

A Principal's Reflections

Concerns center on its potential to replace human interaction and critical thinking skills. AI will NOT : Build relationships with students or staff Implement a lesson effectively Facilitate meaningful learning These limitations highlight the importance of human interaction and expertise in the educational process.

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Elevating Innovation 2024: Conference Reflections and Takeaways from Educators

Digital Promise

One of the central ideas was about keeping the human in the work: Technology skills are critical skills, but we need to keep in mind that technology has its role and place but it should not replace the teacher. We learn from trial and error; to err is human, after all, so why not learn that way?

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OPINION: Studying humanities can prepare the next generation of social justice leaders

The Hechinger Report

Humanities professors across the country have ceaselessly lamented the precipitous decline in undergraduate humanities majors in recent years. During the decade following the Great Recession of 2008, the number of humanities bachelor’s degree recipients fell by a whopping 14 percent — from a peak of about 236,000.

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How To Teach Artificial Intelligence In The Classroom Without Technology

TeachThought

Discussions and Debates: To encourage critical thinking, engage students in conversations about AI ethics, societal impacts, and future possibilities. Simulation and Role-Playing Simulate AI processes with hands-on activities Human Algorithms: Students can act as parts of an algorithm by sorting themselves by height or birth month.

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