Critical Thinking
Whether via classroom discussions, analysis of written text, higher-order questioning, or other strategies, learn and share ways to help students go deeper with their thinking.
How Kids Can Overcome the Awkwardness of Asking for Help
There are many reasons students don’t ask for help. Research shows there are strategies to help them overcome their reluctance.1.6k5 Metacognitive Questions For Students Learning New Material
New materials can leave kids in the fog. Here are five metacognitive questions they can use to find their way and become more independent learners.3.3kA Question Teachers Should Ask as Often as Possible
Push students past simple recall into deeper thought and engagement by adding this short follow-up question to your repertoire.2.8kUsing Metacognition to Enhance Learning in All Grades
When students use a questioning strategy to think about their own thinking, they can see how to transfer their learning to new situations.1.2k5 Tips for Becoming an Apolitical Teacher
Remaining politically neutral in the classroom opens up space for students to debate and discover their own beliefs.871How to Set Up Authentic Assignments in High School English
Assignments that align with standards and hone students’ critical thinking skills can boost their engagement in learning.714
Using Morning Messages to Start the Day in Distance Learning
The morning message is a popular way to help elementary students transition into school—and it can be adapted for home learning.15.1k3 Activities That Guide Every Student to Contribute in Class
Asset-based teaching starts from the idea that every student has something to share, and these activities get everyone talking.598Promoting Self-Direction Through Better Feedback
When students get the right feedback at the right time, they move closer to becoming independent learners.542Why Students Should Write in All Subjects
Writing improves learning by consolidating information in long-term memory, researchers explain. Plus, five engaging writing activities to use in all subjects.14.6kUsing the Socratic Method In Your Classroom
Students can sharpen their critical thinking and communication skills by answering a series of focused questions on their reading.544How a Simple Presentation Framework Helps Students Learn
Explaining concepts to their peers helps students shore up their content knowledge and improve their communication skills.2kHow School Leaders Can Support Enhanced Rigor in Instruction
With the right guidance, teachers can promote students’ independence in the pursuit of challenging goals.513How Math Journals Help Students Process Their Learning
By reflecting on their math work in writing and drawings, students see what they’ve learned and find areas where they need to improve.453Highlighting Is Ineffective—Here’s How to Change That
Research shows that typical highlighting may hinder learning. Here are three highlighting strategies that actually work.2.3k
