A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

I still vividly remember having lunch with Dave Moyer, the superintendent, where he explained in detail the vision that had been set for the district, centered around the six C's (collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, character, citizenship). It was at this time that the decision was made for me to assist.

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EdTech K-12 Pedagogy Professional Development 542

TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

15 Alternatives To Report Cards In The K-12 Classroom by TeachThought Staff Like lunchboxes (or brown paper sacks), field trips, and textbooks, report cards are iconic–symbols of traditional classrooms and traditional approaches to education. Develop students’ reflective and critical thinking skills.

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A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 3, 2024

Relevant thinking in an educational context refers to connecting new knowledge and skills to real-world situations, making learning applicable to students' lives and future careers. It involves critical thinking directly related to personal experiences, societal issues, or practical applications.

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Critical Thinking Pedagogy Project-Based Learning Cultures 471

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Relational learning matters because it addresses the shortcomings of traditional memorization-based approaches, something we have emphasized as a critical tenet of personalization. Rather than viewing topics in isolation, this method encourages students to explore the interconnectedness of ideas.

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A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 18, 2015

When digital tools are integrated in a pedagogically sound fashion they also promote and enhance other essential skills sets such as communication, creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, digital literacy, entrepreneurship, global awareness, and digital responsibility/citizenship.

Teaching 419

Teaching Artifacts Critical Thinking Educational Technology 419

TeachThought

JUNE 5, 2024

Asking a question that pierces the veil in any given situation is itself an artifact of the critical thinking teachers so desperately seek in students, if for no other reason than it shows what the student knows, and then implies the desire to know more. A bad question stops thinking. It confuses and obscures. It causes doubt.”

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Critical Thinking Tradition Artifacts Cultures 328

Passion for Social Studies

DECEMBER 15, 2024

For instance, they encourage critical thinking and analysis. Each project goes beyond traditional lectures and textbook assignments. Luckily, the US History Projects Bundle has everything you need to integrate engaging ways for students to demonstrate their learning. They also promote activity learning.

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A Principal's Reflections

JULY 6, 2014

This technique typically makes students uncomfortable at first as they have become so conditioned by our traditional culture of education where they would rather be spoon-fed information instead of having to think. Not only do students fight this technique at first, but so do parents.

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Pedagogy Critical Thinking High School Tradition 288

TeachThought

JULY 20, 2024

Understanding AI Concepts Start by helping students grasp core AI ideas like algorithms, data analysis, and pattern recognition through traditional teaching methods Analogies and Stories: Compare an algorithm to a recipe a chef follows, highlighting the step-by-step process.

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A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 30, 2012

Education is currently at a crossroads as traditional methods and tools are changing as a result of advances in technology and learning theory. These skill sets include critical thinking/problem solving, media literacy, collaboration, creativity, technological proficiency, and global awareness. Cross-posted at teach.com.

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Education Professional Development Educational Technology Pedagogy 389

ED Surge

MARCH 17, 2025

As industries evolve and workforce demands shift, schools and districts have a critical role in ensuring students are prepared for whats ahead. Traditional education models, which focus on knowledge retention alone, arent enough. Consider this: Technology is advancing faster than traditional learning models can accommodate.

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Dr. Shannon Doak

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In that earlier post, I highlighted the superficial adoption of technology in education, where tools were used to digitize traditional methods without fostering genuine innovation. Instead of using AI to reinforce traditional methods, we should leverage it to create dynamic, interactive, and personalized learning environments.

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Education Project-Based Learning Tradition Critical Thinking 80

A Principal's Reflections

JULY 26, 2012

A focus on standardization narrows the curriculum and creates a teaching culture where creativity, exploration, critical thinking are scarce or non-existent. Godin provides a compelling alternative to a traditional resume and hiring process. I have tweaked the business example he provided into an educational one.

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Education Artifacts Cultures Leadership 310

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.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This perception undermines my efforts and sends a troubling message to my students—that learning Arabic, or any subject outside traditional school disciplines, is less meaningful to their learning experience. I've seen how it can enhance cognitive skills, boost cultural awareness, and improve critical thinking.

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Heritage Cultures Teaching Critical Thinking 132

Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

These traditional approaches to review are problematic on three fronts. The person generating the study guide and review game is the one doing the critical thinking. That is why I like having students design review and practice choice boards for each other as an alternative to the traditional study guide.

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Tradition Critical Thinking History Education 208

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.

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Charter School Library Education Lesson Plan 103

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 5, 2025

Older children, experts say, need thoughtful questioning and responses that help develop critical thinking skills and vocabulary. The trend crosses traditional political divides. Daniel said questions should nurture vocabulary development and critical thinking skills. A teacher could ask: Whos riding in your car?

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K-12 Critical Thinking Classroom Management Research 94

Catlin Tucker

JANUARY 10, 2022

I’d argue that the answer is , in part, giving them the permission and tools to rethink traditional workflows. 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.

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Project-Based Learning Professional Development Tradition Critical Thinking 186

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. Find happiness Entrepreneurs work out of a passion. So do edupreneurs.

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Leadership Pedagogy Professional Development Critical Thinking 241

Catlin Tucker

MAY 20, 2023

This reflective process is key to promoting self-awareness and critical thinking. These informal assessments provide information to the teacher about students’ understanding of the material being covered and the skills being introduced. Traditionally, formative assessment has been used as a teacher tool.

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TCI

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Research shows that active learning increases student performance, reduces failure rates, and fosters deeper critical thinking. times less likely to fail than those in traditional lecture-based classes. times less likely to fail than those in traditional lecture-based classes. What Is Active Learning?

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A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 25, 2017

Since this was a violation of school policy I immediately confiscated the device, as this is what I thought I was supposed to do to ensure a school culture free from distraction and solely focused on traditional learning. Entrepreneurial A great deal can be learned from entrepreneurial thinking leading to the rise of the edupreneur.

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Leadership Critical Thinking Tradition Cultures 235

Catlin Tucker

APRIL 10, 2023

Other Problems with Traditional Approaches to Review and Retrieval Practice Review and practice are often focused on preparing for an exam instead of being treated as an integral part of every class. The person generating a review game, practice problems, or study guide does the critical thinking.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 15, 2017

I often feel these traditional pastimes are less attractive than the pull of the screen. Does it require curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity? I resent the magnetic pull that iPads and apps have on their time and attention. In the context of education, it’s crucial that we question why we are using technology.

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Critical Thinking Tradition Teaching Research 167

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.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In addition, it cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills – all of which are essential for lifelong learning and success beyond school. Why should the responsibility of checking accuracy and thinking about student progress fall solely on the teacher?

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Tradition Critical Thinking Research Education 170

ED Surge

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

It should nurture self-awareness, critical thinking and emotional intelligence, not just enforce compliance. Apologizing was a small act, but it challenged traditional hierarchies, demonstrating that respect should flow both ways.

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Pedagogy Humanities Classroom Management Critical Thinking 58

Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What aspects of a teacher’s work lead them to engage in problem-solving, critical thinking, and reflection? I tackle traditional grading practices and ways to reimagine our approach in my book Balance with Blended Learning for anyone who wants to explore that further.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Instead of traditional direct instruction, PBL in math encourages students to explore, discuss and understand mathematical concepts by solving problems collaboratively. It encouraged teachers to design learning experiences that engaged students in meaningful mathematical thinking and problem-solving. And that's how people learn math.

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Education Pedagogy Critical Thinking Middle School 125

TCI

MARCH 25, 2025

How Science Improves Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking The connection between science instruction and literacy development is undeniable. Learn how other content-rich subjects, like social studies, build critical background knowledge for literacy success.

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Social Studies Critical Thinking Psychology Research 52

ED Surge

AUGUST 29, 2024

Providers of some of the most popular standardized tests are rethinking their offerings as new AI tools are challenging traditional techniques for finding out what students know — and allowing new ways to give and score tests. McWilliams, of ETS, says she’s had a “mindset shift” in the past year about how she thinks about AI in testing.

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Tradition Critical Thinking Government Education 138

The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

PS2 Pal was also instructed to encourage students to think and give it a try themselves before revealing the answer. Unguided use of ChatGPT, the Harvard scientists argue, lets students complete assignments without engaging in critical thinking. Kestin doesn’t deliver traditional lectures.

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Tutoring Humanities Tradition Critical Thinking 131

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2024

New York University can offer as many Taylor Swift courses as it wants, and there might be nothing wrong with studying Taylor Swift as literature — but that should not happen until students have attained a robust understanding of the literary tradition. I always prompt my college-bound students to challenge themselves intellectually.

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High School Tradition Critical Thinking History 128

Dangerously Irrelevant

OCTOBER 15, 2021

’ The authors of Powerful Teaching do say that “these strategies apply for … critical thinking” (p. By doing so, schools will continue to reduce kids to proficiency scales, score reports, and individualized, dehumanized, numerical widgets in mechanistic, technocratic educational systems. .’

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Creative thinking leads the list, followed by analytical or critical thinking. Traditional education has often taught students to swim in a controlled pool. It’s not just about repetition and efficiency; it’s about adapting to shifting conditions and engaging in creative thinking.

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Advocacy Project-Based Learning Tradition Economics 125

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We still need the traditional algebra-to-calculus curriculum for students who are intending a STEM major,” said Gary Martin, a professor of mathematics education at Auburn University in Alabama who led the team that conducted this survey of college professors. “We But that’s maybe 20 percent. The other 80 percent, what about them?”

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