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5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap

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These kinds of exercises can help students make marginal gains in reading, math, and general content knowledge, but they dont address the root of the problem: learning how to think and how to learn. Growing evidence points to the role of critical thinking in educational achievement.

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5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap

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These kinds of exercises can help students make marginal gains in reading, math, and general content knowledge, but they don’t address the root of the problem: learning how to think and how to learn. Growing evidence points to the role of critical thinking in educational achievement.

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Make Your “Summer Resolutions” a Reality This School Year

Catlin Tucker

We can see beyond the daily challenges associated with teaching and remember why we chose to pursue a career in education. We must explicitly teach these skills and give students time in class to practice them. It also sends a clear signal to students that they must be actively engaged in the learning happening in the classroom.

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GoGuardian Finds Three Factors That influence K-12 Student Engagement Online and In-Person

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The GoGuardian Research and Insights team today announced its comprehensive findings on the factors that create an engaging learning experience in K-12 schools, both online and in-person, in its 2020 State of Engagement Report. Developing students’ metacognitive skills required for learning. About GoGuardian.

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What are Tools and Techniques in Education?

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What are tools and techniques in education? From traditional classroom learning tools like textbooks and whiteboards to innovative techniques such as flipped classrooms and educational software, these resources aim to optimize educational outcomes and engage students effectively.

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Breaking Boundaries for Comprehensive Learning Interdisciplinary studies, as an approach to education, research, and problem-solving, break down traditional boundaries between academic fields, encouraging collaboration and integration of knowledge from diverse areas. 2009; Kezar & Elrod, 2012).

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Breaking Boundaries for Comprehensive Learning Interdisciplinary studies, as an approach to education, research, and problem-solving, break down traditional boundaries between academic fields, encouraging collaboration and integration of knowledge from diverse areas. 2009; Kezar & Elrod, 2012).