Teaching With Inquiry

246: Build Critical Thinking Skills in the Classroom

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Critical thinking skills are essential for students to succeed in the classroom and beyond. These skills involve analyzing information, evaluating arguments, and making informed decisions based on evidence. By building critical thinking skills in the classroom, teachers can help students become more engaged and independent learners who are better equipped to navigate the complexities of the world around them.In this video, you will learn:● The gap in a student's ability to use critical thinking skills to learn● What critical thinking is● What are the higher-order thinking skills?● The transition from learning how to read to reading to learn● Teaching students the ability to make decisions based on the gathered information● Establishing a critical thinking space inside the classroom● The resources and the materials that boost critical thinking skills● What is metacognition?● The explosion of AI technology in this post-pandemic world● Incorporating real-world events and experiences into the classroom lesso