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Research-Based Factors Of A Highly Effective Learning Environment

Research-Based Factors Of A Highly Effective Learning Environment

Terry Heick Dec 15, 2025 10 min read

In a highly effective learning environment, there are opportunities for students to revisit old thinking while grappling with new ideas.

26 Sentence Stems For Higher-Level Conversation In The Classroom

26 Sentence Stems For Higher-Level Conversation In The Classroom

TeachThought Staff Jan 10, 2026 3 min read

During meaningful conversations, students are forced to be accountable for positions, to listen, and to analyze opposing perspectives & ideas.

How Parents Can Support Critical Thinking At Home

8 Ways Parents Can Support Critical Thinking At Home

TeachThought Staff Dec 16, 2025 4 min read

Practicing critical thinking at home–in their ‘native environment’–is a useful strategy to build their cognitive muscles.

Four Stages Of A Self-Directed Learning Model

Four Stages Of A Self-Directed Learning Model

TeachThought Staff Jan 5, 2026 5 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.

Assuming The Best: The Power Of Teaching Through Positive Assumption

Assuming The Best: The Power Of Teaching Through Positive Assumption

Terry Heick Dec 31, 2025 3 min read

Of course, you won’t always be correct but the goal of these kinds of positive assumptions isn’t accuracy, it’s giving children room to grow.

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Bad News: A Game About The ‘Success’ Of Fake News

TeachThought Staff Jan 1, 2026 3 min read

This (simple) game helps students understand how fake news works, why it becomes popular, and its central mechanics and trends.

Alternatives To Report Cards

15 Alternatives To Report Cards

TeachThought Staff Jan 4, 2026 9 min read

Benchmark Assessments, Peer Assessments, and Student-Led Conferences are among other alternatives to report cards in school and the classroom.

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Ahrefs vs Semrush: Which AI Visibility Tool Fits You?

TeachThought Staff Jan 3, 2026 4 min read

Explore how Ahrefs Brand Radar and Semrush AI Toolkit compare in tracking search, sentiment, and brand visibility.