Sentences with phrase «promoted critical thinking skills»

She argues that teaching about human rights in a comparative framework is a powerful educational tool that promotes critical thinking skills and civic competence.

Decision - making opportunities should engage students in solving genuine problems and making substantial decisions that will promote critical thinking skills.

The Louisiana bill calls for, «an environment within public elementary and secondary schools that promotes critical thinking skills, logical analysis, and open and objective discussion of scientific theories being studied including... global warming...» The bill also calls for «instructional materials to help students understand, analyze, critique, and review scientific theories in an objective manner.»

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The Wrinkled Brain Project supports the development of critical thinking skills for all through novel learning experiences, promoting information - driven decision making worldwide.

From 2016 - 2018, in collaboration with AVID coordinators and teachers, Mr. Lopez facilitated small group tutorials in an effort to promote autonomous learning, questioning, and critical thinking skills among the students.

Thanks to her critical thinking skills and knack for learning medical terminology, Kate was quickly promoted to account consultant and then became a part of the market outreach and development team.

Well - facilitated classroom discussions about controversies offer «high - leverage opportunities to help our students hone their critical thinking skills,» says Sox Sperry of Project Look Sharp, a nonprofit at Ithaca College in New York that promotes media literacy.

It's rich, and it promotes critical - thinking skills.»

In promoting children's rights - based participation, the CRC addresses the evolving capacities of the child and challenges parents and guardians to provide direction and guidance as children grow and acquire critical thinking skills and competencies.

Proponents of game design in the classroom say that it promotes students» systems thinking, problem solving and critical analysis skills.

Is it that we should use many of the Chinese strategies (that promote self - discipline, a deep respect for learning, the understanding that effort is critical, and a strong foundation of basic facts and knowledge) early on, and then, in later grades, focus more on critical - thinking skills, analytical abilities, and the pursuit of individual passions through curious exploration?

rescue ancient sustainable values and skills that contributes to restore Indigenous and Afro Brazilians pride; to promote the link between critical thinking and empathy that leads to transformative actions.

Asking learners to identify what they learned, how they learned it, and how this new knowledge can be applied nurtures metacognition, which promotes critical thinking, life - long learning, and skill in problem solving.

They are the only «philosophies» that stress problem - solving and critical - thinking skills, promote cooperation and tolerance, and address the «whole child.»

Our plan is grounded in the following two premises: 1) When purposefully synchronized with one another across multiple forms of media («cross-media»), children's and adolescents» exposure to high quality youth - oriented social and ethical story content, i.e. stories of substance specifically about character development, compassion, and courage (CCC), is a powerful way to promote youth academic achievement and ethical values; 2) Especially if these stories, told and «read» across media, in their various genres (human interest, biography, history and historical fiction, civic engagement, coming of age, social change, spiritual awakening, moral issues, etc.), are «taught» by «educators» (broadly defined) using an «evidence - based» pedagogy that A) makes use of peer to peer, and adult facilitated group discussion and debate as a primary form of instruction, and B) takes advantage of access to the texts of the story that are made available cross-media (narratives, scripts, videos, etc.) to foster students» critical thinking and ethical reflection skills.

Although a positive recognition of the need to promote these skills, again (as with Critical Thinking) this strikes me as something of an «add - on» to learning; a tick - box way of trying to encourage our children to care.

When it comes to civics and citizenship education, they found the three aims principals considered to be most important were: promoting students» critical and independent thinking (64 per cent); promoting students» knowledge of citizens» rights and responsibilities (61 per cent); and, developing students» skills and competencies in conflict resolution (44 per cent).

Throughout the primary and secondary curriculum, the subject encourages both individual initiative and team work; it supports academic and vocational learning; introduces critical thinking and reflective practice; and promotes creative learning — so important in fostering lifelong skills of innovation, resilience and the ability to be flexible.

With expertise in Differentiation, Standards - Based Teaching Activities, Creative and Critical Thinking, Assessment, Underachievement, and Gifted and Talented Education, we publish supplemental Activity Books to improve student thinking and questioning skills, encourage creativity in the language arts, promote critical thinking in math and science, explore character education, present research skills and provide enrichment in social Critical Thinking, Assessment, Underachievement, and Gifted and Talented Education, we publish supplemental Activity Books to improve student thinking and questioning skills, encourage creativity in the language arts, promote critical thinking in math and science, explore character education, present research skills and provide enrichment in social Thinking, Assessment, Underachievement, and Gifted and Talented Education, we publish supplemental Activity Books to improve student thinking and questioning skills, encourage creativity in the language arts, promote critical thinking in math and science, explore character education, present research skills and provide enrichment in social thinking and questioning skills, encourage creativity in the language arts, promote critical thinking in math and science, explore character education, present research skills and provide enrichment in social critical thinking in math and science, explore character education, present research skills and provide enrichment in social thinking in math and science, explore character education, present research skills and provide enrichment in social studies.

The Problem Solving activity enhances the learning experience and promotes mathematical reasoning, and the Math Talk section provides critical thinking questions to help facilitate rich discussions while developing students speaking and listening skills.

School library impact studies show that school libraries have a positive effect on student outcomes, as they teach 21st - century skills, promote active engagement and critical thinking, and develop independent learners.

The Common Core outlines skills and knowledge that public school students should acquire in each grade from kindergarten through high school and promote a deeper focus on critical thinking over rote memorization.

Cheri and Mike shared the belief that technology was a tool that could foster critical thinking, improve literacy skills, promote self - regulated learning, and prepare thoughtful citizens.

Designed to promote self - confidence based on strong academic, critical thinking, and problem solving skills, Open Window School's curriculum reflects the best educational practices in gifted education.

Throughout nearly 300 years of policymaking in the United States, educators have promoted eight broad goals of schooling: basic academic skills, critical thinking and problem solving, social skills and work ethic, citizenship, physical health, emotional health, the arts and literature, and preparation for skilled employment.

They believe these trends stem from five myths that policymakers and teachers alike buy into: that curriculum enrichments are «frills»; that all students should follow the same standardized curriculum; that teaching for basic skills rather than critical thinking is «politically neutral» teaching; that low achievement reflects deficiencies in a student, not the system; and that tracking by ability promotes achievement.

Incorporating the arts in education promotes the learning of life skills and develops critical thinking.

Powerful, standards - based curriculum coupled with hands - on, interactive exercises and project - based learning activities promote critical thinking, application, and skill mastery.

These questions promote close reading and critical thinking skills, and strengthen the reading - writing connection.

The division's emphasis on promoting student skills around creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration and responsible citizenship has made it a regular presenter at regional and national education conferences and, together with its students, at the White House.

Canadian School Boards Association in its priorities for 2011 — 12 identifies the integration of emerging technologies into teaching and learning in Canadian classrooms, the creation of policy to promote classroom and community / industry connections, sustainability and partnerships and the promotion of research - based practices in Canadian classrooms that develop 21st century learning skills in areas such as literacy, communication, collaboration, critical - thinking and problem solving.

These can promote the engagement, creativity and critical thinking skills that have been stifled by teaching to standardized tests.

Engagement in game design tasks can help preservice teachers develop pedagogical and technical skills for teaching and promoting critical thinking and problem - solving skills.

Based on these four understandings from research and theory, we wanted Book Club Plus to promote all students» learning, and to incorporate the skills and strategies associated with reading acquisition and the critical thinking required for living in and contributing to a democratic society.

Teachers know what matters most: providing engaging instruction and promoting skills that lead to lifelong learning such as collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity.

The new academic standards have driven a shift in teaching and learning to promote more problem - solving and critical - thinking skills over memorization and fact gathering.

When using eSpark or Frontier, students encounter a variety of activities targeting the same skill to appeal to various learning styles, provide context to real - word applications, and promote critical thinking.

It is high time, Lewin claims, to promote critical thinking and analytic response skills in our students.

«We are committed to providing a safe facility that promotes a guided discovery of the critical thinking and soccer skills for the children in our community,» the website says.

Their enthusiasm speaks volumes about how the History Labs approach increases student engagement, promotes critical reading and thinking skills, and leads to thoughtful, persuasive writing assignments.

Nicely researched and quite engaging, this promotes critical thinking and evaluative skills in young readers while educating them on one of the lesser - discussed sides of Prohibition.

Our museum staff offers classroom visits that promote critical thinking, keen observation skills and creative evaluation through close examination and discussion of works of art.

Climate obsession degrades the ethical and critical thinking skills of those who help promote it.

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Incorporated technology in classroom promoting student - centered exploration and critical thinking skills

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Deliver proven facilitative micro-skills to promote learner engagement, reflective practice, critical thinking and skill acquisition.

It is designed to promote social and emotional competence, prevent violence, aggression and other behavioural problems, improve critical thinking skills and enhance the classroom climate.

Through studies, which are hands - on, project - based investigations, The Creative Curriculum ® for Preschool helps teachers build children's confidence, creativity and critical thinking skills, and promote positive outcomes.

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