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Developing critically thoughtful e-learning communities of practice

Developing critically thoughtful e-learning communities of practice

Philip Balcaen and Janine Hirtz discuss strategies for developing successful professional communities of practice through online and face-to-face learning based on 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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From “finding out” to “thinking about”: Changing research assignments into critical challenges

From “finding out” to “thinking about”: Changing research assignments into critical challenges

Patricia Finlay shares her experiences as a teacher-librarian who shifted from teaching traditional research skills to supporting students with information problem solving.
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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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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An experience to share

An experience to share

Preeti Sharma describes students’ responses to critical challenges in her computer class in India.
Subjects: English/Language Arts, Professional Learning
Grades: 4, 5, 6
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Learning to Inquire in Social Studies: An Anthology for Elementary Teachers

Learning to Inquire in Social Studies: An Anthology for Elementary Teachers

A favoured choice for post-secondary course instructors and their students for over 25 years. Now in its fourth edition, Learning to Inquire in Social Studies: An Anthology for Elementary Teachers brings together the work of prominent education scholars and the experiences of highly regarded teac…
Subjects: Social Studies
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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Building voluntary teacher networks

Building voluntary teacher networks

Roland Case and Walt Werner explore key factors in building and sustaining teacher networks to support instructional change.
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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