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5 strategies to close the critical thinking gap

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This supports the growth of automaticity in activating cognitive skills. Make learning active Models such as project-based learning and inquiry learning have been demonstrated to improve learning outcomes. The questions in the Tree Maps below can help teachers get started.

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5 ways educators can shrink the critical thinking gap

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This supports the growth of automaticity in activating cognitive skills. Make learning active Models such as project-based learning and inquiry learning have been demonstrated to improve learning outcomes. The questions in the Tree Maps below can help teachers get started.

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Make Your “Summer Resolutions” a Reality This School Year

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We must explicitly teach these skills and give students time in class to practice them. Starting the year with routines designed to encourage students to develop their metacognitive skills can yield deeper learning all year long. 4 Strategies Designed to Drive Metacognitive Thinking. #5 5 Strive for Balance.

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

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Instructional practices that teachers use to create an engaging learning experience for their students include: Performing regular checks for student understanding. Developing students’ metacognitive skills required for learning. Articulating clear objectives and directions for the lesson.

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What are Tools and Techniques in Education?

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Examples include standardized tests, final exams, and end-of-course projects, which measure student achievement against predetermined criteria and provide a snapshot of overall learning outcomes. Finally, self-assessment and peer assessment empower students to reflect on their own learning and provide feedback to their peers.

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World

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Interdisciplinary learning allows students to acquire integrated perspectives and solution-focused strategies, leading to deeper assimilation of knowledge, the development of metacognitive skills, and critical thinking (Ivanitskaya et al., International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education , 22(2), 179-186.

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Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World

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Interdisciplinary learning allows students to acquire integrated perspectives and solution-focused strategies, leading to deeper assimilation of knowledge, the development of metacognitive skills, and critical thinking (Ivanitskaya et al., International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education , 22(2), 179-186.