A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 13, 2013

tools on a routine basis to enhance and promote essential skill sets such as communication, collaboration, media literacy, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, global awareness, and technological proficiency. To this end, teachers and students are now routinely utilizing social media and other various Web 2.0

Leadership 291

Leadership Professional Development Educational Technology Critical Thinking 291

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 18, 2012

These include creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, technological proficiency, global awareness, media literacy, communication, and collaboration. We have made great strides in this area in my District through the development of the Academies at NMHS. It is our responsibility to create these environments.

Pedagogy 306

Pedagogy Professional Development Critical Thinking Cultures 306

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 26, 2013

Edscape evolved out of the need to provide educators with relevant, meaningful professional development focusing on digital learning and innovation that was in dire need for many. This requires a shift in instructional techniques that focus on critical thinking, inquiry, problem-solving, authentic contexts, and technology.

Professional Development 238

Professional Development Critical Thinking High School Leadership 238

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Edscape evolved out of the need to provide educators with relevant, meaningful professional development focusing on digital learning and innovation that was in dire need for many. This requires a shift in instructional techniques that focus on critical thinking, inquiry, problem-solving, authentic contexts, and technology.

Professional Development 222

Professional Development Critical Thinking Leadership Educational Technology 222

TCI

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Emphasis on Social Studies Practices: Materials emphasize inquiry-based learning, analysis of primary and secondary sources, and the development of critical-thinking skills. Usability and Teacher Support: The materials are well-organized, properly paced, and accompanied by robust professional development resources.

Civics 98

Civics Teaching Civic Engagement Social Studies 98

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

ED Surge

MARCH 27, 2025

We've seen fast growth of state pilots, professional development programs that are state supported, standards revisions, Drozda says, [and] the curriculum market for data science and data literacy and AI literacy is growing quite quickly.

K-12 94

K-12 Education EdTech Lesson Plan 94

Edthena

MARCH 14, 2016

As a professor of teacher education at University of Washington, Morva McDonald spent years researching and designing professional development for teachers. How does video fit into your larger vision for professional development and coaching at the school? This year Morva changed roles from professor to principal.

Professional Development 53

Professional Development K-12 Critical Thinking Cultures 53

ED Surge

JANUARY 21, 2025

She teaches concepts as wide-ranging as American Sign Language, critical thinking, typing, conducting research and writing in cursive. Though she didnt initially see herself ever becoming a school librarian, Rhue has come to love the dynamism and variety of her job. I also teach media literacy.

Library 101

Library Charter School Education Lesson Plan 101

A Principal's Reflections

MAY 21, 2017

Individuals and organizations that embrace this mindset shift develop dynamic behaviors that impact their organizational culture while leading to school improvement. In BrandED , Trish Rubin and I discuss the rise of the edupreneur and how this thinking can be a catalyst for transformative change.

Leadership 235

Leadership Pedagogy Professional Development Critical Thinking 235

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 19, 2010

This is an organization committed to assisting teachers develop authentic-based learning environments in order to provide students with essential 21st Century problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Change Collaboration Google Ideas Professional Development Project ABLE Strategies Web 2.0'

Professional Development 150

Professional Development Critical Thinking High School Education 150

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

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 133

Professional Development Critical Thinking Research Teaching 133

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

These traditional workflows do not position the students to be active agents or help them to develop into expert learners, who are resourceful, strategic, motivated, and self-aware. When teachers do the bulk of the thinking and work, they rob students of opportunities to develop these critical life skills.

Project-Based Learning 186

Project-Based Learning Professional Development Tradition Critical Thinking 186

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Enhancing Teacher Practice Through Professional Development One resource every teacher needs is high-quality professional development. Professional development allows teachers to continue to improve their practice, learn new strategies and content, and engage students.

Professional Development 112

Professional Development K-12 Critical Thinking Research 112

C3 Teachers

MARCH 14, 2025

Scaling Up: Bringing Inquiry to Every Classroom With a vision to implement one full inquiry in every K-6 classroom, we knew that professional development and support for teachers would be critical. As an administrator in a very large district, I found my content competing with other disciplines for professional development time.

Social Studies 40

Social Studies Public School Primary Sources Civic Engagement 40

Digital Promise

AUGUST 13, 2018

While in some cases, technology is used in powerful ways to support students in developing critical thinking and collaboration skills, and to develop a sense of agency, in other situations it is used in things like drill and practice exercises, test prep, and reading online content.

Critical Thinking 127

Critical Thinking Professional Development Research Teaching 127

TCI

JANUARY 6, 2025

TCIs Social Studies programs for Mississippi were recognized for their comprehensive approach to fostering critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and active engagement. The curriculum encourages active exploration of social studies concepts through hands-on learning and real-world applications.

K-12 52

K-12 Social Studies Local History Critical Thinking 52

TCI

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

By integrating classroom discussion strategies that promote movement, speaking, and listening, educators can foster critical thinking and deeper engagement with the material. Facilitating productive discussions in the classroom is essential for developing critical thinking and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Social Studies Teaching Professional Development 52

Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Impactful technology use is the ability of educators to use technology to develop their students’ skills in six imperative categories: agency, collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and ability to select relevant technology tools. What supports do teachers still need to effectively use technology?

Professional Development 127

Professional Development Critical Thinking Teaching Education 127

ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners. STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding.

Education 136

Education K-12 Critical Thinking Public School 136

Digital Promise

JULY 25, 2017

Many times, the problem is due to lack of vision, professional development, resources, or adequate support. These learning scenarios support the development of skills such as critical thinking, inquiry and research, creativity, problem solving, designing and collaboration. It’s lack of equity.

Education 113

Education Professional Development Critical Thinking Teaching 113

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

Explore how social studies boosts academic success and how science instruction enhances critical thinking and vocabulary. Social studies and science provide students with the context and vocabulary they need to make sense of what they readenhancing comprehension across all subjects.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Psychology Elementary School Professional Development 52

ED Surge

MARCH 6, 2023

The fourth leg is professional development, mentoring and coaching. But Qualcomm is the whole package; we offer all four legs of the stool to provide a robust foundation of support for teachers and professionals in the learning community. And any good stool has four legs on it. The second leg is technical knowledge and support.

K-12 141

K-12 Education Human Rights EdTech 141

ED Surge

JULY 25, 2022

The act of regular reflection, on its own, also helps new teachers develop the mental skills that can prevent classroom issues down the line. Building self-awareness positively impacts emotional intelligence, empathy, listening skills, critical-thinking skills, decision making, communication and leadership.

K-12 122

K-12 Classroom Management Professional Development Elementary School 122

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Studies suggest that instructional coaching is one such thoughtful intervention, providing a critical form of professional development to improve teacher practice (Kraft, Blazar, & Hogan, 2018; Knight, 2007). New rubric guides classroom technology use. The Dynamic Learning Project is now open to all interested schools.

Professional Development 103

Professional Development Project-Based Learning Educational Technology Critical Thinking 103

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. This isn’t unusual: Students often get weird concepts of math, developing logical-seeming routes for answering questions, Barclay says. Barclay says. But that wasn’t immediately clear.

K-12 135

K-12 Critical Thinking Middle School Pedagogy 135

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.

Pedagogy 134

Pedagogy Advocacy K-12 Professional Development 134

The Hechinger Report

MAY 5, 2024

Universities can offer professional development to faculty and staff. Education is meant to broaden horizons and encourage critical thinking. Universities would do well to consider requiring DEI seminars as part of orientation and encourage faculty to include DEI content in every course.

K-12 113

K-12 Sociology Social Science Education 113

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Vocabulary development : Just as students learn new words in ELA, with math storytelling they learn math vocabulary to enhance their understanding of the math concepts needed to solve problems. She has experience in instructional design, curriculum consulting and professional development coordination.

Elementary School 115

Elementary School Project-Based Learning Professional Development Critical Thinking 115

ED Surge

MARCH 13, 2023

Lam, who began learning to code six years ago, developed his skills at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Master Trainer Program in Boston, an experience sponsored by his school and supported by CoolThink@JC. Now, he hosts professional development workshops and lesson demonstrations for other teachers in Hong Kong.

Pedagogy 107

Pedagogy Professional Development Critical Thinking Teaching 107

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 10, 2022

I have a responsibility to a functioning democracy, with students who are well equipped [with] critical thinking skills that they will learn as a result of this.”. It’s about civic responsibility,” Polites said. “I Related: How one city closed the digital divide for nearly all its students.

Teaching 131

Teaching Civics K-12 Social Science 131

ED Surge

AUGUST 3, 2023

So education leaders are investing in new training and professional development for teachers on the best use cases for AI. Beyond cheating of course, there is another common fear that ChatGPT will diminish critical thinking abilities in students. Students are just as worried about this [critical thinking loss].

EdTech 98

EdTech Professional Development Lesson Plan Critical Thinking 98

ED Surge

DECEMBER 8, 2023

First, schools should invest in professional development and training opportunities for teachers to enhance their own writing skills and deepen their understanding of how to effectively teach writing to students. So, how can schools help students overcome these challenges?

Tutoring 121

Tutoring High School Professional Development Critical Thinking 121

ED Surge

MARCH 9, 2023

Creativity encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, iteration, collaboration and making deep connections in students’ learning material. What should professional learning look like to help foster more creativity in the classroom?

Library 135

Library Tradition Professional Development Critical Thinking 135

Digital Promise

MAY 23, 2019

Behind strong school-based leadership, the schools built sustainable systems in professional learning and IT logistics and have created innovative ways to leverage their iPads to increase student engagement, communication, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills. Verizon Innovative Learning schools standouts.

Middle School 121

Middle School Leadership Public School Professional Development 121

The Hechinger Report

JULY 7, 2022

There was much more emphasis on critical thinking and primary source investigation. Frank McCormick, at the time the district’s coordinator for social studies instruction, said those inquiry-based standards were a radical shift from the content-based standards that most students and teachers were used to.

Primary Sources 119

Primary Sources Social Science Professional Development Critical Thinking 119