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.
Discussion Protocols That Engage All Students
Class discussions work best when everyone participates, and these strategies for grades 6 to 12 help ensure that happens.696Getting Fast Thinkers to Slow Down
Talking students through how the brain works—its shortcuts and tendency to draw incorrect conclusions based on limited information—can help them study and learn better.583Having Students Learn by Teaching
When high school students present a lesson, they actively engage in learning and grow their research, organizational, and speaking skills.1.1kTeaching Debate Across the Curriculum
Debating helps students strengthen their communication and objective thinking skills, and practice patience and tolerance.7085 Indispensable Ways to Deepen Student Comprehension
Simple, in-class activities—drawn from recent research—that you can use to cement hard-won student insights.2.2kDocumentation Panels Are a Novel Way for Students to Demonstrate Their Learning
This innovative assessment tool has students engage in metacognitive reflection by assembling and presenting evidence of their learning.932
Why 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.15.7kUsing Street Art to Explore Hispanic Heritage
Delving into street art can fuel conversations and learning about Hispanic and Latino culture, heritage, and identity in creative and unexpected ways.240
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.15.8kUsing Visual Thinking Strategies in the Classroom
A visual technique developed in a museum can boost students’ classroom discourse, critical thinking, and evidence-based argumentation.2.2kEmpowering Students to Develop an Academic Identity
High school teachers can move beyond forging personal connections with students to ensuring that they feel validated as learners.858A Critical Thinking Strategy for Student Note-Taking
This graphic organizer guides students to categorize information while they’re taking notes, leading to deeper engagement.2.7k5 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.4.8kGuiding Students to Develop a Flexible Mindset
The flexible mindset framework emphasizes metacognition and can help students understand the process of learning.1.2kA 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.4.4k
