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How 21st Century Thinking Is Just Different

Terry Heick Dec 1, 2020

The shift toward a fluid, formless, socialized nature of information, thought, and belief is a not a small one.

The Relationship Between Quality And Effect

Terry Heick Nov 17, 2020

What is the relationship between quality and effect? It’s partly causal but that’s not exactly it. But there is clearly interdependence.

8 Science-Based Strategies For Critical Thinking

TeachThought Staff Oct 25, 2020

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

TeachThought Staff Oct 15, 2020

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?

TeachThought Staff Oct 11, 2020

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

TeachThought Staff Aug 19, 2020

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

TeachThought Staff Jun 14, 2020

They reduce the opportunities to explore creativity in subjects. If we want to create students that solve problems, we need to…

15 Questions Students Can Ask Themselves When Learning New…

Terry Heick Apr 19, 2020

When introducing students to new content, the right questions and language can help disarm uncertainty and encourage a growth mindset.