Create A Curriculum That Questions The Purpose Of Knowledge
The purpose of curriculum is to provide a mutual language to organize and communicate knowledge–and students inherit its implications.
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking: More Than ‘Higher-Order’ Cognition
How 21st Century Thinking Is Just Different
The shift toward a fluid, formless, socialized nature of information, thought, and belief is a not a small one.
What Is The Relationship Between Quality And Effect?
What is the relationship between quality and effect? It’s partly causal but that’s not exactly it. But there is clearly interdependence.
Critical Thinking Is A Mindset
Critical thinking is certainly a ‘skill’ but when possessed as a mindset–a playful and humble willingness–it shifts from a labor to an art.
An Updated Guide To Questioning In The Classroom
The ability to ask the right question at the right time is a powerful indicator of authentic understanding.
8 Science-Based Strategies For Critical Thinking
The development of beliefs based on critical reasoning and quality data is much closer to a science-based approach to critical thinking.
8 Ways Parents Can Support Critical Thinking At Home
Practicing critical thinking at home–in their ‘native environment’–is a useful strategy to build their cognitive muscles.
What Is Kaplan’s Depth And Complexity Chart?
The Kaplan Depth & Complexity chart is a way to promote complex and in-depth analysis of academic and non-academic content.
3 Modes Of Thinking: Lateral, Divergent & Convergent Thought
Lateral thinking solves problems via a creative approach involving ideas that may not be obtainable by using traditional step-by-step logic.
Empathy Is An Elevated Form Of Understanding
The relationship between learning goals and empathy may not be clear but what we choose to study and why we choose to study it are deeply human pursuits.
Creating Students Who Solve Problems
They reduce the opportunities to explore creativity in subjects. If we want to create students that solve problems, we need to start from the beginning.
15 Questions Students Can Ask Themselves When Learning New Content
When introducing students to new content, the right questions and language can help disarm uncertainty and encourage students to develop a growth mindset.