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Thinking Habits for a Challenging World: Nurturing Transformative Thinking for Flourishing Futures

Thinking Habits for a Challenging World: Nurturing Transformative Thinking for Flourishing Futures

This research paper sets the foundation for a new area of emphasis for TC² focused on seven essential thinking habits—from being critically minded and courageous to thinking relationally and systemically. These will be explored in greater detail in future resources. Learn more on our T…
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Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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A math pedagogy designed to empower learners

A math pedagogy designed to empower learners

Laura Gini-Newman outlines a new pedagogical approach to the teaching and learning of mathematics that is focused on building student capacity to reason mathematically through critical inquiry.
Subjects: Mathematics, Professional Learning
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Powering up to critical thinking

Powering up to critical thinking

Staff at École Meridien Heights School discuss their pursuit of critical thinking as a school goal, looking for powerful ways to make critical thinking an everyday part of their teaching.
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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Reading as thinking: “Critically” constructing meaning of text

Reading as thinking: “Critically” constructing meaning of text

Mary Abbott tells how critically thoughtful readers approach text with an inquisitive mindset when teachers nurture self-regulated use of intellectual tools.
Subjects: English/Language Arts, Professional Learning
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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Opportunity knocks! An engaging math discussion

Opportunity knocks! An engaging math discussion

Kendra Preston-Brooks explains how she made the most of a “teachable moment” to promote critical thinking in mathematics in her primary classroom.
Subjects: Mathematics, Professional Learning
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3
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Does project-based learning teach critical thinking?

Does project-based learning teach critical thinking?

In this article from the Buck Institute for Education, John Mergendoller explores the link between project-based learning and critical thinking.
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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