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Thinking-Centered Social Studies Standards: Essential Questions | TeachThought Essential Questions Elementary Inquiry What makes a question worth exploring for our class and our town? How can we turn a big wonder into a question we can answer? Whose questions are missing when we study this topic? When should we keep asking and when should we…

Education Writing by Terry Heick Education Writing by Terry Heick Selected essays and articles about teaching, learning, and critical thinking from TeachThought and related work. “How can you tell if a student really understands something?” The TeachThought Learning Taxonomy: An Overview ↗ Teaching disruptively has less to do with defiance and the undermining of practices…

AI in Education Dictionary – AI in Education AI in Education Core terms related to artificial intelligence and its role in teaching, learning, and educational technology. 1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Definition: A field of computer science focused on creating systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as decision-making, pattern recognition, and…

Mental Health Dictionary – Mental Health Mental Health Key terms related to student and educator well-being, emotional regulation, and psychological conditions. 1. Affective Filter Definition: The affective filter is an emotional state of stress in children during which their brain’s limbic system, particularly the amygdala, becomes hyperactive. In this state of high stress or anxiety,…

Core Teaching Concepts & Fresh Thinking Becoming a Whole Teacher A deeper look at teacher identity, growth, and the work beneath technique. Teaching With Bloom’s Taxonomy How Bloom’s shapes learning targets, questioning, and planning. The Problem With Grading What grades do — and fail to do — for learning and motivation. Formative Assessment Guide A…

Learning Theories 30 foundational and contemporary learning theories for teaching, instructional design, and educational research. Andragogy Overview: Andragogy emphasizes the distinct ways in which adults learn, prioritizing autonomy, prior experience, and readiness to apply knowledge. Definition: Andragogy is the theory and practice of adult learning, based on the idea that adults are self-directed learners whose…