How to Ask the Right Inquiry-Based Learning Questions
When it comes to learning, especially inquiry-based learning, the trek always begins with a question. But the question is, what kind of question?
View ArticleThe Importance of Teaching Critical Thinking
For a long time now we’ve discussed critical thinking as being one of the top skills our students need for life beyond school. Such skills are enhanced by the processes of some of our other favourite...
View Article10 Essential Resources for Building Your Learners' Questioning Skills
Teachers are always on the lookout for ways to foster questioning skills in students. They are skills that serve us in school and in everything beyond it. Curiosity and questioning are what keep us...
View ArticleThis is Why Asking Meaningful Questions Really Matters
Asking meaningful questions is a cornerstone of learning and living because it's a practice we use every day. In fact, the majority of our success in life depends on asking the best questions followed...
View ArticleThe 7 Things That Will Make You a Better Critical Thinker
How would you like to become a better critical thinker? Would you like the same for your students? Sure you would—we all want these things. However, how we go about it needs to be more of a discipline...
View ArticleThe Best Ways of Becoming a More Empathetic Teacher
At one time or another, many an educator searches for ways of becoming a more empathetic teacher. It mostly comes from a strong desire to educate children by using genuine connection and understanding....
View Article15 Exciting Primary School Critical Thinking Activities
There's no doubt about it, critical thinking tops the list of skills our learners need to succeed. Educators all over the globe agree this ability is paramount to a child's faculty for surviving and...
View Article5 Things to Understand About Teaching That Will Help You Succeed
There are many things to understand about teaching when you first begin your career, and even more as your career progresses. Things shift so rapidly and exponentially in this profession that it's easy...
View ArticleThe Best Self-Assessment Questions for Encouraging a Growth Mindset
The notion of students assessing themselves is difficult for many educators to get around, but they're warming to the idea. If our students learn to ask the right self-assessment questions and keep...
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