Ditch the Venn Diagram!: Facilitate Complex Reasoning using the Comparison Matrix Instead
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Step into a world where the Comparison Matrix transforms simple Venn diagrams into an exhilarating adventure of critical thinking! This session will show you how to spark a passion for critical thinking as students hone their complex reasoning skills. Learn to guide learners across every subject and grade level to connect ideas, analyze deeply, and engage with purpose..
Bringing Critical Thinking to Life: The Inductive Reasoning Process Made Simple
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Every day, we piece together the world around us using inductive reasoning! In this session, you'll discover how to captivate your students with hands-on, thought-provoking activities that turn critical thinking into an adventure. Walk away with a clear roadmap for integrating the step-by-step process of inductive reasoning into your classroom and watch curiosity ignite learning like never before
Hitting Pause, Sparking Insight: A Guide to Teaching Metacognition for Deeper Thinking
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Step into a classroom where reflective learning evolves into sophisticated exploration. In this interactive session, you will discover a rich repertoire of hands-on strategies and creative techniques designed to transform everyday lessons into transformative journeys of metacognitive discovery. Using the 3 phases of metacognition, empower your students to hit the pause button on their busy minds, critically examine their thought processes, and unlock their inner potential to think through their thinking. This session guides you in cultivating an environment where learners move beyond merely engaging in metacognition to genuinely behaving metacognitively—actively monitoring, adjusting, and applying their reflective insights in real time.
Accelerate Student Learning through Complex Reasoning: Rigor and Relevance in the 21st Century Classroom
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Students who are encouraged to be critical thinkers and problem solvers invariably develop a sense of curiosity to process the world around them in the most creative ways. Dr. Johnson offers strategies to facilitate accelerated learning via complex reasoning skills in this session. You can apply what you learn in this hands-on session, and you'll be on your way to ramping up rigor in your classroom and making accelerated learning a dynamic and engaging experience for your students.
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