Feeling inspired to learn more about TC²’s approach to critical thinking and to transform your classroom, school, or board? Here are a few steps you can take to get started.
You can begin your engagement with TC² by investigating its pedagogical model. Below is a sampling of our online resources related to critical thinking. Access to these samples is complimentary.
“C3” thinking —Critical, creative and collaborative
Garfield Gini-Newman and Roland Case explain the interrelated nature of three dimensions of thinking—critical, creative and collaborative.
Grades K–12
This article is just one of TC²’s many published articles in our Professional Library.
Using critical thinking to choreograph project-based learning
This video is #12 of a series of 12 brief interviews with Garfield Gini-Newman. In this video, he discusses conditions that are important for problem-based and project-based learning to be successful. (2:18 minutes) Watch the video.
Grades K–12
This video is just one of TC²’s many published videos in our Professional Library.
Unit Synopsis: Canada: 1890-1914 A Changing Society
This synopsis for the Ontario Inquiry-pacs Unit 8B, Canada 1890-1914: A Changing Society, provides an overview of the overarching inquiry question, overarching critical challenge, big ideas, and lesson summaries for the unit.
Grade 8
This unit is just one of TC²’s many Inquiry-pacs units.
Now in its fourth printing, this best-selling resource guides educators in navigating the opportunities and challenges of current reform initiatives by focusing on three important shifts: reorienting to a thinking classroom, attending to enriched goals, and aligning practices with key principles of learning.
Grades K–12
This resource is just one of TC²’s available professional resources.
The Competencies Toolkit: Learning to think, communicate and act
The Competencies Toolkit is a collection of more than 70 ready-to-use lessons designed to nurture students’ ability to think, communicate, and act. TC² is pleased to offer this valuable resource for just $65 (reduced from the regular price of $140).
Primary (K–3) | Intermediate (4–6) | Middle (7–9) | Senior (10–12)