by edtosavetheworld | Jul 9, 2013 | Stage 3: Critical Thinking
Our framework emphasizes deeper principles of learning over prescriptive programs that do not allow for flexible application. So, what exactly is the principle behind teaching critical thinking? Maybe something like this: Deep intellectual growth happens when teachers...
by edtosavetheworld | Jul 4, 2013 | Stage 2: Joyful and Efficient
Happy Fourth of July to those of you in the States! While you are celebrating, take this quiz to test out your thinking about active processing. 1) Your students are working on a paper about the causes of the Roman Empire’s collapse. Do you… A) give them a...
by edtosavetheworld | Jul 1, 2013 | News and Trends, Stage 2: Active Processing
Is it just us or does it feel like everyone is talking about the brain lately? Today’s post tries to make sense of all the buzz. John Medina has “12 Brain Rules” Mariale Haridman suggests “6 Brain Targets” Eric Jensen advocates “5...
by edtosavetheworld | Jun 12, 2013 | Stage 1: Adult Learning and Leadership
What do students think about learning? Is it over upon completion of college? Do students think their teachers should continue learning how to be better teachers even as they teach? Do students notice a change in the classroom that reflects the teachers’...
by edtosavetheworld | May 24, 2013 | Stage 4: Disciplinary Thinking
The natural sciences have traditionally come the closest to disciplinary thinking by teaching the scientific method and ensuring there are labs in most schools where at least a few times a year the students are able to behave like scientists. There are, however, two...
