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Using Student Discourse to Increase Engagement

A Principal's Reflections

As Mercer (2000) argues, "Talk is not simply a vehicle for transmitting information; it is a tool for thinking." When students articulate their thoughts and listen to the perspectives of their peers, they are challenged to think critically, analyze information, and construct new knowledge.

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20 Questions To Help Students Think Critically About News

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Is this headline entirely ‘true’/accurate or based instead on partially true information/data? Is this information, angle, or ‘take’ new or something that’s been said before (and either fact-checked or debunked)? What background information would I need to be able to evaluate its credibility?

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20 Types Of Questions For Teaching Critical Thinking

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In a short answer, the responder must answer the prompt without the benefit of any additional information or possible answers. Then there are Referential Questions : An inherently subjective question, Referential Questions produce new information and can be either open or closed-ended questions. What crucial information are we missing?

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How to Make Learning Stick

A Principal's Reflections

It is no secret how we retain information, construct new knowledge, and develop competencies critical for success in the world of work and, more importantly, life. The key is to not only rely on this teaching technique as it mainly focuses on providing information and modeling as opposed to active learning. link] Waddington, P.

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Addressing Gaps in Practice with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

A Principal's Reflections

By analyzing vast amounts of data, AI algorithms can uncover patterns and trends that human analysts may miss, leading to more informed and effective strategies. It can revolutionize various practices by addressing gaps in efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making.

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What It Means To Be A Reflective Teacher

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Reflection can happen alone or with others, formally or informally, in writing or in thought. This can be through surveys, open-ended questions, or informal discussions. Reflection doesn’t always require structure, but structure can help. It’s a way to make reflection a habit instead of an afterthought.

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3 Strategies for Impactful Communication

A Principal's Reflections

The best communicators focus on being present, consistent, and engaged in getting the right people the right information at the right time. How will I convey the information? The same can be true about the information that you feel is valuable to convey. What will tell me if I have been successful?