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Learning for All Module 1: Knowing the Learner

Learning for All Module 1: Knowing the Learner

During this facilitated learning opportunity, participants will refine and deepen their understanding of what a robust learner profile would look like. They begin by identifying the challenging factors that make teaching complex, particularly with respect to the range of strengths and needs of their…
Subjects: Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Thinking about thinking in social studies

Thinking about thinking in social studies

Roland Case tells how an “embedded tools” approach to teaching critical thinking can avoid the pitfalls of traditional approaches.
Subjects: Social Studies, History, Professional Learning
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Bringing critical thinking to the main stage

Bringing critical thinking to the main stage

Roland Case critiques current teaching of critical thinking and proposes a more productive, curriculum-embedded approach.
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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The unfortunate consequences of Bloom’s taxonomy

The unfortunate consequences of Bloom’s taxonomy

Roland Case discusses major flaws in popular interpretations of Bloom’s taxonomy and suggests three principles for effectively promoting critical thinking in all student tasks.
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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With the help of a crocodile

With the help of a crocodile

Courtney Johnson describes how she helped her ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) students think critically about imagery in poetry.
Subjects: English/Language Arts, Professional Learning
Grades: 7, 8, 9
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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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