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50 examples of analogies for critical thinking

50 Examples Of Analogies For Critical Thinking

TeachThought StaffApr 4, 202511 min read

By forcing students to distill one relationship in order to understand another, it’s almost impossible to solve analogies without understanding.

Learn Anything: 50 Of The Most Popular Online Courses Of All-Time

Learn Anything: 50 Of The Most Popular Online Courses Of All-Time

TeachThought StaffApr 1, 20259 min read

From nanotechnology to business principles and dementia to the science of the universe, here are 50 online courses to learn anything.

Cognitive dissonance definition

What Is Cognitive Dissonance? A Definition For Teaching

Terrell HeickMar 26, 20256 min read

Cognitive dissonance is the psychological discomfort that arises when an individual encounters a conflict between what they believe and how they behave, or between two competing beliefs.

Four Stages Of A Self-Directed Learning Model

Four Stages Of A Self-Directed Learning Model

TeachThought StaffMar 26, 20255 min read

The goal of the model isn’t content knowledge (though it should produce that), but rather something closer to wisdom–learning how to learn.

How To Search For Tweets By Date

How To Search For Tweets By Date

TeachThought StaffMar 26, 20253 min read

To search for tweets by date, use the following terms in the search feature: from:username since:yyyy-mm-dd until:yyyy-mm-dd

4 Neurosystems Of Learning

4 Neurosystems Of Learning

TeachThought StaffMar 24, 20256 min read

It is suggested that the brain does not have one learning system but four–each with its own unique memory pattern and accompaniments.

30 Free MOOCs For Teachers & Students

30 Free MOOCs For Teachers & Students

TeachThought StaffMar 24, 20259 min read

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow learners access to free courses facilitated by top educators and experts in every subject area.

25 Reading Strategies That Work In Every Content Area

25 Reading Strategies That Work In Every Content Area

TeachThought StaffMar 23, 20258 min read

Reading strategies useful in every content area include Questioning the text, Visualization, and using Context Clues to infer meaning.

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