The Hechinger Report

JULY 30, 2018

Leave this field empty if you're human: “Teachers said, ‘If this is good for kids, why not bring it to all of them?’ ” said Steiner. In fact, Steiner’s plan is to start this coming fall with a week devoted just to SOPs and other “soft skills,” such as critical thinking. Sign up for the Future of Learning newsletter.

Tradition 111

Tradition Charter School High School Cultures 111

Moler's Musing

AUGUST 5, 2024

Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development AI tools, such as ChatGPT, are revolutionizing the way teachers approach lesson planning and curriculum development. These tools can generate lesson plans, create outlines, and provide a wealth of resources tailored to specific subjects and grade levels.

Lesson Plan 40

Lesson Plan Critical Thinking History Humanities 40

ED Surge

OCTOBER 6, 2022

As opposed to, say, teaching students how to live “ the good life ,” or how to discern meaning through art and literature , or how to critique the very system that demands human productivity in exchange for pay in the first place. The college regularly conducts research to answer questions such as, “What are we teaching well?

Government 122

Government Tradition Humanities Teaching 122

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 2, 2023

She said, “Let’s give them the data points to critically think and draw conclusions.” The teachers participating committed to creating lesson plans — like the shade simulation — that will be made available freely for others to use on platforms including the website SubjectToClimate.org.

Teaching 93

Teaching K-12 Professional Development Civics 93

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Only half of Americans say their schools gave them strong critical-thinking skills, according to a study released this week by the Reboot Foundation, where I serve as executive director. Related: COLUMN: What these teens learned about the Internet may shock you!

Teaching 111

Teaching Psychology Lesson Plan High School 111

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. But really it is totally ignored.”. Sign up for our newsletter. Choose as many as you like. Weekly Update.

Education 90

Education Economics Civics History 90

Zinn Education Project

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

—Breck Foster High School Social Studies Teacher, Lake Oswego, Oregon Last year was my first year teaching World History and I was in need of high quality simulations to help my students understand and engage their critical thinking. I ask the students to think small about big wars and the human costs on both sides of the conflict.

History 52

History Teaching Social Studies High School 52

ED Surge

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

As AI begins to take on more tasks, like lesson plans, worksheets and emails to parents, this is an opportunity to refocus on what AI can’t replicate: the rapport between a teacher and student that is essential for learning. They observe teachers using AI for lesson planning, providing feedback and generating project ideas.

Education 137

Education Lesson Plan EdTech Critical Thinking 137

ED Surge

MARCH 19, 2025

Educators bring humanity, relationship building and a nuanced understanding of students needs, enabling them to create powerful learning experiences that foster curiosity. He also encourages peers in his coaching capacity to explore AI in specific instructional tasks, such as differentiating lesson plans in a more timely fashion.

Education 69

Education Lesson Plan Pedagogy Critical Thinking 69