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.
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking: More Than ‘Higher-Order’ Cognition
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
This guide to questioning in the classroom views questions as signs of understanding, not ignorance–the ability to see what you’re missing.
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.
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 a growth mindset.
The 4 Cs: A Framework For Improving Math Skills
The Four Cs stand for Converse, Count, Compare, Categorize, each of which are critical to the development of a young child’s mathematical knowledge.
35 Psychology-Based Critical Thinking Strategies
State-Dependent Recall: It is easiest to recall information when you are in a state similar to the one in which you initially learned the material.