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TeachThought’s mission is to promote critical thinking and innovation education.

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TeachThought@TeachThought
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The most important critical thinking skills include analysis, synthesis, interpretation, inferencing, and judgement. 8 Of The Most Important Critical Thinking Skills bit.ly/3yMsPue

8 Of The Most Important Critical Thinking Skills | TeachThought

The most important critical thinking skills include analysis, synthesis, interpretation, inferencing, and judgement.

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Yes, this is probably a better way to say it. : )
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It’s not a slippery slope. It’s a very direct and deliberate step down an intentional path.
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This is a very dangerous slippery slope. #education
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15 Feb 2025
The U.S. Department of Education is warning state education departments they have 14 days to cease their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts or risk losing federal funding. The warning was issued in a Feb. 14 “Dear Colleague” letter sent to the departments of education in all 50 states, according to the Department of Government Efficiency. The letter, penned by Craig Trainor, acting assistant secretary for civil rights within the Education Department, condemns what it describes as “overt and covert racial discrimination” in K-12 schools and universities, particularly under the banner of DEI policies over the past four years. Continue reading the full article in the comments.
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12 Ways to Teach Any Content Through Physical Activity docs.google.com/presentation… Each category has examples for #Math, #Reading, #Writing, #Science, #History, #Geography, and #Art. @edutopia @WeAreTeachers @TeachThought
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Imagine a future where students experience learning: 🔹 History → Negotiating peace treaties 🔹 Science → Running climate simulations 🔹 Coding → Interactive storytelling Which subject do you think NEEDS a gamified approach? 🎮@TeachThought @alicekeeler @Edutopia @SeriousGames
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Due recent changes in the apparent direction of the X/twitter platform—especially regarding misinformation—we will be shifting our focus to other social media channels, including those below. Feel free to message with comments or questions!
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Tone affects how students see themselves and their role in the learning process. The words you use can have a lasting impact. Tone In Teaching: 20 Words That Can Change How Students Think bit.ly/3Ab0b2E

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Project-based learning needs in the 21st century include socialization, elegant curation, research, pivot points, and other considerations. 8 Things Students Need In Modern Project-Based Learning bit.ly/3zo9ijZ

8 Things Students Need In Modern Project-Based Learning | TeachThought

Project-based learning needs in the 21st century include socialization, elegant curation, research, pivot points, and other considerations.

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These 32 research-based instructional strategies include Setting Objectives and Reinforcing Effort/Providing Recognition. 32 Research-Based Instructional Strategies bit.ly/3lkCLRz

32 Research-Based Instructional Strategies | TeachThought

These 32 research-based instructional strategies include Setting Objectives and Reinforcing Effort/Providing Recognition.

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Assessment for learning is commonly referred to as formative assessment–that is, assessment designed to inform instruction. The Difference Between Assessment Of And Assessment For Learning bit.ly/3TeH8yA

The Difference Between Assessment Of And Assessment For Learning | TeachThought

Assessment for learning is commonly referred to as formative assessment--that is, assessment designed to inform instruction.

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Benchmark Assessments, Peer Assessments, and Student-Led Conferences are among other alternatives to report cards in school and the classroom. 15 Alternatives To Report Cards bit.ly/4cZaKqJ

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Why are questions more important than answers? Because answers stop learning while questions start it, contextualizing what we don’t know. Why Questions Are More Important Than Answers bit.ly/3M5TTrA

Why Questions Are More Important Than Answers | TeachThought

Why are questions more important than answers? Because answers stop learning while questions start it, contextualizing what we don't know.

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Critical thinking is the ongoing application of unbiased analysis in pursuit of objective truth. #criticalthinking 8 Of The Most Important Critical Thinking Skills bit.ly/3yMsPue

8 Of The Most Important Critical Thinking Skills | TeachThought

The most important critical thinking skills include analysis, synthesis, interpretation, inferencing, and judgement.

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Teaching is an extraordinary undertaking—usually for the best but not always. What are your biggest challenges as an educator? #teaching
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The goal of the model isn’t content knowledge (though it should produce that), but rather something closer to wisdom–learning how to learn. Four Stages Of A Self-Directed Learning Model bit.ly/41lVpLv

Four Stages Of A Self-Directed Learning Model | TeachThought

The goal of the model isn't content knowledge (though it should produce that), but rather something closer to wisdom--learning how to learn.

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Competency-Based Education isn’t necessarily an example of innovation in higher education, but a shift towards it can lead to more critical developments. 14 Examples Of Innovation In Higher Education bit.ly/41nn7aN

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There are many ways to help students think for themselves. Guide them to dynamic spaces characterized by people, thought, and creativity. 60 Ways To Help Students Think For Themselves bit.ly/3tk2n4v

60 Ways To Help Students Think For Themselves | TeachThought

There are many ways to help students think for themselves. Guide them to dynamic spaces characterized by people, thought, and creativity.

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Habits of Mind are dispositions mindfully employed by characteristically ‘successful’ people when confronted with problems. What Are The Habits Of Mind? bit.ly/3M84qlK

What Are The Habits Of Mind? | TeachThought

Habits of Mind are dispositions mindfully employed by characteristically 'successful' people when confronted with problems.

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Critical thinking is of huge importance for students, and as such is a big part of our content and mission at TeachThought. 3 Modes Of Thinking: Lateral, Divergent & Convergent Thought bit.ly/4cmTqvI

3 Modes Of Thinking: Lateral, Divergent & Convergent Thought | TeachThought

Lateral thinking solves problems via a creative approach involving ideas that may not be obtainable by using traditional step-by-step logic.

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