by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Critical Thinking
Editor’s note: This is an updated version of our article on critical thinking exercises that really stretch your learners’ abilities, with even more activities added. Real critical thinking exercises seek truth. It takes daring and independent thought to... 
by GDC Team | Critical Thinking
Teachers and administrators have to be able to communicate effectively to get things done for the schools that they serve. However, actually forming great communication bonds between each other is sometimes easier said than done. We’re hoping to offer some... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Critical Thinking
Improving critical thinking skills is a life study, and one that’s definitely worth pursuing. Thinking critically is the pinnacle of the accumulation of knowledge and experience. The question is, how can we continue improving critical thinking skills long after... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Critical Thinking
The personal qualities we carry with us beyond school don’t simply define what we’ve learned. They show people who we are because of who we’ve chosen to be. So the right choices are critical to success in every part of life. These kinds of qualities... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Critical Thinking
Online learning resources are great for differentiated learning styles. The flipped aspect allows anyone to learn anywhere, anytime and at their own pace. So where can we go to learn not only academic lessons, but practical skills that help us lead enhanced lives? If... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Critical Thinking
A productive school year happens when teachers employ competent planning and effective classroom management techniques. In doing so, they create the classroom environs in which students thrive. How can we ensure we’re keeping learners engaged within... 
by GDC Team | Critical Thinking
What can teachers in the case of enabling learners that struggle on a daily basis? We can’t ever put labels and preconceived notions upon such students since they struggle for different reasons. After all, many such kids are considered highly intelligent and... 
by GDC Team | Critical Thinking
Different methods can reach many students who appear to be failures, and that’s what engaging classroom teaching is all about. Take the teenagers in teacher Mark Thackeray’s class in London, who won’t stop misbehaving. His class is dominated by the students’... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Critical Thinking
The proponents of critical thinking in our history are many and diverse. From psychologists (Carl Jung) to scientists (Albert Einstein) to authors (Jack Kerouac) and more, our timeline is graced with a who’s who of critical thinkers that transformed the world in... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Critical Thinking
Resilience describes a person’s capacity for overcoming adversity. If you’re an adult you probably already have plenty of practice in doing this. For parents and teachers, resilience is hard-won after years of falling down and getting back up again. Due to our own... 