A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2021

My week-long visit there was a follow-up from 2019, where hundreds of classroom walk-throughs were conducted with a focus on improving digital pedagogy. We think with this approach to teaching; we are seeing the students thrive in any setting. Below is a description of what Eric saw during his visit.

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Political Science Now

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Pedagogy and the Textbook in Political Science By Noele Crossley , University College London How can textbooks be deployed in a way that boosts active learning and critical thinking? The post Pedagogy and the Textbook in Political Science appeared first on.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Concerns center on its potential to replace human interaction and critical thinking skills. It can also be used to quickly gather peer-reviewed research to help validate major change initiatives or shifts to pedagogy. Even events that are not focused on digital have sessions dedicated to the topic.

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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. The post A Close Look at Competency-Based Learning first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy. This video shows how these work: What About Content?

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 6, 2014

Making the process fun and engaging while invoking problem solving and critical thinking skills epitomizes the type of learning our students need and deserve. best practices inquiry New Milford High School pedagogy science Tahreen Chowdhury' When it comes to learning there should never be an easy way out.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 9, 2010

Designs lessons that foster critical thinking skills and cognitive growth through authentic-based practices. I could go on and on, but I think you get the point. Change educational technology Opinion pedagogy teacher' Firm understanding of best practices and effective pedagogical techniques. Do not settle for being good.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2012

We are beginning to see some schools across the country take the lead in merging sound pedagogy with the effective integration of technology. These skill sets include critical thinking/problem solving, media literacy, collaboration, creativity, technological proficiency, and global awareness.

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A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

We must continually reflect upon our pedagogical techniques to cover the curriculum in a way that enables our students to develop critical thinking skills, foster problem solving techniques, work collaboratively, build technological/media fluencies, and make interdisciplinary connections. Instruction Best Practices Pedagogy Opinion'

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2012

These include creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, technological proficiency, global awareness, media literacy, communication, and collaboration. These ideas, for the most part, put student learning front and center and consist of experiences that enhance essential skills that all learners should possess.

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Teaching Anthropology

APRIL 13, 2024

The educational model was started in medical schools where clinical scenarios required students to think practically and collaboratively to develop important critical thinking skills. Currents in Teaching and Learning , Special Issue: Digital Pedagogies 12(2), 33-43. Fukuzawa, S.

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

A ‘Knowledge Revival’ A 2025 book by 10 education researchers in Europe and Australia, Developing Curriculum for Deep Thinking: The Knowledge Revival , makes the case that students cannot learn the skills of comprehension and critical thinking unless they know a lot of stuff first.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For instance, play in early education reinforces the development of social-emotional skills and critical thinking. Thats how it is with her brother, an engineer in Taiwan, who finds math so absorbing he could spend all his spare time thinking about numbers, Liu-Constant says. But whats meant by play?

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 21, 2017

Below are some key elements commonly associated with an entrepreneurial mindset: Initiative Risk-taking Creativity Flexibility Critical thinking Problem Solving Resilience Innovation The elements above can be directly applied to your role as an educator. Be a continuous and curious learner This is a no-brainer for educators.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 21, 2025

She teaches concepts as wide-ranging as American Sign Language, critical thinking, typing, conducting research and writing in cursive. I have coursework in school librarianship, so that's definitely a part of my progress, having actual school librarianship theories and pedagogies and systems under my belt. I'm an educator.

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Pedagogy and Formation

JUNE 28, 2024

In this post I want to address what I see as the tension for people of faith between three well known concepts, 'Open-mindedness', 'Critical thinking' and 'Indoctrination'. b) Critical thinking Again the Oxford Dictionary meaning is "the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgement".

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Education as a Humanizing Practice In Pedagogy of the Oppressed , Paulo Freire argues that education should make students more human. It should nurture self-awareness, critical thinking and emotional intelligence, not just enforce compliance.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of mathematical principles by placing students as active learners rather than passive recipients of information. It encouraged teachers to design learning experiences that engaged students in meaningful mathematical thinking and problem-solving.

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ED Surge

MARCH 20, 2024

Many standards and curricula don’t call out creativity explicitly, and teachers aren’t often trained on how to teach and assess creative thinking. As such, many students enter college and the workforce not having enough practice in key critical thinking skills that they need to be innovative problem-solvers and effective communicators.

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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.

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Teaching Anthropology

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

I think that writing multimodally might be anthropology’s key contribution to contemporary critical pedagogies that challenge dominant narratives and empower marginalized communities.

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ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2023

CoolThink is a milestone in STEM education in Hong Kong, providing a comprehensive and proven framework for computational thinking and coding education. We guide [students] to observe, think about critical features and problem-solve before they start to code. The CoolThink Pedagogy.

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The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 26, 2021

18, I posted in two Facebook groups devoted to college pedagogy. And we need it to function, not only for the nation’s economic future, but also to help students embrace critical thinking and diversity as we rebuild a society roiled by a pandemic, growing inequality and racial injustice. What did you buy, and how’d it work out?

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 17, 2019

This includes activities that emphasize exploration and cooperation as well as developing critical thinking skills. The federal investment highlights the importance of providing children with opportunities to excel. The United States cannot maintain its status as an economic powerhouse if we fail to focus properly on basic skills.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 15, 2014

More importantly, I'd like to see those competencies focus on the skills needed in a globalized, information-rich economy – skills like empathy, collaboration, information literacy, critical thinking, resourcefulness, communication, and creativity.” ” Melissa Gedney. League of Innovative Schools. Project Manager.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 26, 2023

We are also — given the breadth and depth of how schools like ours are structured — hubs for innovation within and across disciplines, including through pedagogy and faculty research.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I think by bringing that energy into the classroom — even if social studies isn't somebody's passion — students can at least come to respect it and recognize it. Of course, we can talk about pedagogy and state standards, but teaching is a people profession. That's always been my ‘why.’ Also, I want to be there as a role model.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2018

That’s prompted new Janesville Schools Superintendent Steve Pophal to enact a plan to give kids the critical thinking and specialized skills he hopes will help them meet local business needs while avoiding the trap of low-skill, low-wage work that accounts for a growing share of the city’s economy.

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The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

A curriculum expert who reviewed the pedagogy explained to me that the unit was “weak” and does not meet Common Core standards as the creator claimed. Many gush like this one: “Everything is clearly laid out and takes the guesswork out of trying to feel like I have to do it all. Such a lifesaver!”

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Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The school visit demonstrated how they integrate culturally relevant pedagogy, differentiated instruction, and varied assessments to highlight Black brilliance in mathematics. With 1:1 computer access for grades 3–8, students engage in coding, inquiry-based learning, and critical thinking beginning with Kindergarten.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 3, 2023

Soon, they will have to understand it, regulate its use and also implement it in their own pedagogy. Beyond cheating of course, there is another common fear that ChatGPT will diminish critical thinking abilities in students. If the machine is doing the thinking, then what are students really learning?

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C3 Teachers

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

This blog post delves into the power of inquiry to transform traditional classrooms into dynamic spaces of discovery, fostering critical thinking and lifelong learning skills. Deeper learning : We talk about critical thinking a lot, but inquiry is that process, and it pays off for students outside of the social studies classroom.

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Psych Learning Curve

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

In education, there are many buzzwords about effective pedagogy including real-world connection, critical thinking, and employing student voice. . ‘The silence of educators is dangerous’ (Education Week Teacher) One of the biggest dangers facing us right now is silence.

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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. They draw a diverse student body in terms of ages, places of origin, and education levels.

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TeachThought

JULY 2, 2024

by TeachThought Staff Paulo Freire’s “The Pedagogy of the Oppressed” is a foundational text in educational theory. Through this lens, educators are inspired to forge collaborative and critical learning spaces, recognizing the agency and lived experiences of learners.

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Letters and Ink Blog

JULY 25, 2022

STEM Competitions Get students energized and ignite their competitive side with a variety of critical thinking competitions! I’ve created a great print-and-go organizer for this My Hexagonal Identity Activity , which can be snagged on my TpT store! My Hexagonal Identity Graphic Organizer 2.

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C3 Teachers

MAY 23, 2022

To support this claim, preservice teachers might bring up the inherently political components of language preservation projects, food sovereignty, linguistic justice, abolitionist teaching, and/or culturally relevant pedagogy (Nickman, 2009; NK 360, 2018; Lyiscott, 2014; Baker Bell, 2020; Love, 2019; Ladson Billings, 1995; 2014).

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

Pedagogy trumps technology. The key to future-proofing education is to get kids to think. Challenging learners through complex problem solving and activities that involve critical thinking is extremely important, but they also must be afforded opportunities to apply their learning in relevant ways.

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