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.
Helping Young Students Build Confidence in Writing Through Revision
Upper elementary teachers can guide their students to look forward to revising their writing with this positive, reflective approach.Using Picture Books to Teach Children About Large Numbers
These strategies help elementary students grapple with the very large numbers involved in talking about time and space.Your content has been saved!
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New elementary science teachers can build student engagement and enhance learning by using the explore-before-explain approach.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A Triangular Approach to Science Instruction
Combining science literacy, data science, and hands-on learning helps get elementary students engaged in science lessons.AI Tool Demo: Canva’s Text-to-Image Generator
Assistant editor Daniel Leonard shows how teachers are using Canva’s AI image generator to create fun writing prompts and engaging history-oriented images.16 Variations on Think-Pair-Share to Keep Students Engaged
Teachers and students use this classic learning strategy often. To keep it from getting stale, try these tweaks.Designing a Course That Develops Students’ Metacognition
By shifting their focus to the process of learning instead of the product, students are encouraged to develop critical cognitive competencies.7 Ways to Show Students Their Academic Growth
Teacher-tested, motivating activities that get students out of their own performance loop and make learning visible—even when they struggle to see the forest for the trees.3 Student Self-Reflection Strategies After They Finish an Assignment
Teachers can use these ideas to gauge students’ confidence and see if they accurately understand how much they’re learning.Using Maslow’s Hierarchy to Teach Literary Analysis
The ability to understand why people do what they do starts with empathy, and using the hierarchy of needs can help students understand fictional characters.
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.19.4kYour content has been saved!
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Visual texts can be an effective way for English language learners to build literacy skills.322Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How to Move From the ‘Main Idea’ to ‘Background Knowledge’
Traditional approaches to reading instruction—such as finding the “main idea”—are less effective than a knowledge-rich approach, the research shows.Fostering Positive Mindsets Through Reflection
By engaging students in reflection activities, middle school teachers can help them recognize their potential and overcome challenges.632Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Encouraging Exploration and Innovation in the Classroom
Small instructional shifts can guide students to use technology in ways that develop their critical thinking and creativity.276Your content has been saved!
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