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5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap

eSchool News

Key points: Critical thinking should not be separate from and on top of what teachers are doing in the classroom How to help students build critical success skills 3 lessons on perseverance from Stoffel the honey badger For more news on durable skills, visit eSN’s Innovative Teaching hub Achievement discrepancies among U.S.

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5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap

eSchool News

On the 2nd Day of Edtech, our story focuses on critical thinking. To make real gains, teachers need to address the underlying problem: the critical thinking gap. Focusing on core cognitive skills sets students up for success throughout their academic careers. These five critical thinking strategies can help.

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Shifting from Time-consuming Teacher-led Workflows to Sustainable Student-led Workflows

Catlin Tucker

As a result, they are not developing their metacognitive, critical thinking, and self-regulatory skills; all of which are critical to success both in the classroom and beyond. When teachers do the bulk of the thinking and work, they rob students of opportunities to develop these critical life skills.

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The Power of I Used to Think…Now I Think

Catlin Tucker

Part III: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part three of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. Reading a Story: After reading a story with a surprise ending, the teacher could guide students to discuss how their predictions evolved as they read.

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The Power of See, Think, Me, We

Catlin Tucker

Part V: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part five of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. I See, Think, Me, We Thinking Routine The “See, Think, Me, We” thinking routine promotes deeper understanding and encourages discussion.

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The Power of Connect, Extend, Challenge

Catlin Tucker

Part II: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part two of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. Click here to revisit my first blog in this series on using the “I see, I think, I wonder” routine. playing soccer on sand vs. grass).

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The Station Rotation Model: Must-Do vs. May-Do Stations

Catlin Tucker

Differentiated Learning Needs: In a class with diverse skill levels, a teacher uses assessment data to identify critical areas where individual students need extra support. Must-do stations are tailored for skill reinforcement, while may-do stations offer extension activities, review games, and metacognitive skill-building activities.