critical thinking – Instructional Strategies List

Disrupting Thinking: Why How We Read Matters – A Must-Read for Every Educator

Mike — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 22:49:30 +0000

As a teacher, I’ve always wanted my students to not just read but to truly engage with texts. Yet, so many of them go through the motions—reading the words without really thinking about what they mean. That’s why Disrupting Thinking: Why How We Read Matters by Kylene Beers and Robert E. Probst was a game-changer for me. This book challenges traditional approaches to reading instruction and…

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Teaching Students to Think Critically and Reason Effectively

Mike — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 20:07:45 +0000

I grew up being told not to believe everything you read. I think things changed when the internet came around. Suddenly people started acting like the words on an electronic screen were gospel. I’ve found myself explaining way too many times to students that they should use some of their judgment when they read something online. I think it’s our responsibility to not only impart knowledge to our…

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Inquiry-Based Learning: A Comprehensive Guide for Teachers

Mike — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:16:43 +0000

Welcome to the world of inquiry-based learning! If you’re reading this, chances are you’re already familiar with traditional forms of education, where the teacher is the primary source of knowledge. Students are expected to absorb information passively. However, inquiry-based learning flips this model on its head, putting students at the center of their learning journey and empowering them to…

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