A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 3, 2011

Case studies promote the following skills that are at the heart of authentic learning: problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Incorporate characteristics of both problem and project-based learning. MS Office applications, Internet research, trend/statistical Analysis, etc.)

Project-Based Learning 272

Project-Based Learning Interactive Learning Critical Thinking Teaching 272

Dr. Shannon Doak

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

While these tools may offer efficiency, they often fail to promote critical thinking, creativity, or problem-solving skills—competencies essential for the modern world. As a result, the transformative power of technology has not been fully realized in enhancing student learning. in effect size.

Education 80

Education Project-Based Learning Tradition Critical Thinking 80

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. This time allocation persists despite research showing that knowledge-rich instruction in these subjects significantly boosts literacy development.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Primary Sources Critical Thinking Professional Development 52

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Rethinking education in America should include a move away from teaching to the test and a push toward project-based learning, which encourages students to collaborate, examine and analyze real-world issues and apply scientific research to solve problems. Education is a means to getting a job and being successful.

Project-Based Learning 145

Project-Based Learning Psychology Critical Thinking High School 145

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 14, 2021

Hameed’s students are participants in various programs through Hello Future , a nonprofit organization that works with teen refugees to bridge the education gap by teaching digital and financial literacy, critical thinking and entrepreneurship. Project-based learning is already gaining traction in U.S.

Project-Based Learning 145

Project-Based Learning Critical Thinking Advocacy Leadership 145

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This is STEM education in action: Hands-on projects help students develop critical thinking skills while sparking interest in science, technology, engineering and math. Students need opportunities to develop the critical thinking skills that will allow them to succeed in these fields.

K-12 135

K-12 Elementary School Museum Critical Thinking 135

ED Surge

MAY 5, 2023

Research indicates that Generation Z students are technologically savvy and appreciate interdisciplinary, project-based learning experiences. And research shows that peer reviews build community among students and help them develop critical thinking and communication skills.

Advocacy 113

Advocacy K-12 Critical Thinking Project-Based Learning 113

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 16, 2024

“Would You Rather” Options for Transfer and Application Below are examples of “would you rather” options designed to remove barriers and help students transfer and apply their learning more effectively. Please provide some project-based learning ideas for grade students to explore.

Social Science 152

Social Science Artifacts Museum History 152

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

Math Skills Reinforcement: For math classes, must-do stations could focus on foundational math skills that need reinforcement, as identified by assessment data, while may-do stations could offer problem-solving activities, collaborative real-world math challenges, or math games that stimulate critical thinking and application.

Project-Based Learning 137

Project-Based Learning Tradition Critical Thinking Cultures 137

Digital Promise

MAY 7, 2019

Schools everywhere have joined the maker movement by creating makerspaces where students can engage in project-based learning and bring their innovative designs to life. Throughout this challenge, students work together to brainstorm, research, and eventually, after multiple iterations, come up with a working prototype.

Project-Based Learning 132

Project-Based Learning Leadership Critical Thinking Research 132

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

And, as much as early literacy development plays a critical role in developing problem-solving abilities, early numeracy strongly predicts overall academic success, including literacy development: Research has found that literacy and math development are intertwined. Yet, pre-K teachers spend an average of only 2.5

Elementary School 115

Elementary School Project-Based Learning Professional Development Critical Thinking 115

Digital Promise

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Since its launch, the DLP has reached 160 schools in 32 districts across 10 states to support school- and district-based instructional technology coaches with mentoring, professional development, and continuous improvement data. To learn more, visit DynamicLearningProject.com and fill out the interest form. References. Hixson, N.

Professional Development 103

Professional Development Project-Based Learning Educational Technology Critical Thinking 103

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

In a new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit, a research group affiliated with the weekly magazine, many K-12 educators said they want to retool their teaching to match workforce needs but feel limited by meager budgets and inadequate access to technology.

K-12 97

K-12 Project-Based Learning Critical Thinking Humanities 97

Dangerously Irrelevant

DECEMBER 24, 2016

We discussed the idea that the global innovation economy is pushing the skill sets of creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving much deeper into the labor pool than ever before. Anrig Research Professor at Harvard University, has written extensively about the concept of reciprocal accountability.

Leadership 0

Leadership Project-Based Learning Critical Thinking Cultures 0

Digital Promise

JULY 27, 2018

But really, they’re interdisciplinary, promoting important educational principles such as inquiry, play, imagination, innovation, critical thinking , problem solving and passion-based learning. My research explores how teachers work together to explore news ways of teaching and learning through makerspaces.

Elementary School 83

Elementary School Critical Thinking Lesson Plan Cultures 83

Dangerously Irrelevant

MARCH 17, 2015

Supporting research. Julie is a regular local, state, and national presenter focusing on student-centered learning, authentic work, and project-based learning. In short, we will redesign one or two lessons from elsewhere to make them richer and more robust. | 10 minutes – We will take a break! Register here!

K-12 97

K-12 Leadership Project-Based Learning Lesson Plan 97

Dr. Shannon Doak

MAY 28, 2024

For example, a project on climate change could encompass science, geography, economics, and politics, providing students with a holistic understanding of the issue and its implications. Focusing on the Process of Learning Instead of hinging student success on a single exam, we should focus on the process of learning itself.

Education 58

Education Project-Based Learning Critical Thinking Geography 58

Students of History

JANUARY 3, 2023

Another trend in social studies education is the emphasis on project-based learning. This approach allows students to learn by actively participating in the process of discovering new knowledge and solving real-world problems. It allows students to select a presentation model based on their own skills or interests.

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Teaching Historic Sites Primary Sources 52