Critical Thinking in Global Challenges. About the Course Critical thinking is the ability to gather and assess information and evidence in a balanced and reflective way to reach conclusions that are justified by reasoned argument based on the available evidence.
Critical thinking is a key skill in the information age, valuable in all disciplines and professions. This introductory course will give you the opportunity to better understand what critical thinking is, and to practice and enhance your critical thinking skills. To do so, we will use the context of some important global challenges that affect us all, and to which we have no clear “correct” solutions: for example, the risk and spread of serious infectious diseases in epidemics in modern societies, the implications of increasing human population on global resources, energy, environment and climate, and the challenges of human health and wellbeing in the modern world. The Skeptics Guide to the Universe. Introduction to Argument Structure of a Logical Argument Whether we are consciously aware of it or not, our arguments all follow a certain basic structure.
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What's the basis for your answer? Is it from personal experience as a student, comments made by a teacher or administrator, or media reports on the "math wars" between traditional and progressive educators? It's a safe bet that most folks will say "basic skills" mean "knowing how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide correctly. " Classroom Management Techniques in Middle School. Artist Research Book by Kara LiCausi. Math Journals - LOVING Them!!! I'm LOVING my math journals this year.
We've only done 3 entries so far, but I've had so much fun with each one. I'm going to use foldables a lot this year in our journals (the students are really enjoying this) - and have used two already. I know I've already posted some pics of our math journals, but I plan on doing one blog post each week about what we've included. And Sunday seems to be a great day to do this. Marilyn Burns: 10 Big Math Ideas. Everyone's favorite math guru shares the top 10 ways you can enhance your students' math learning, test scores, and skills Several years ago, Michael, one of my third graders, wrote this in his journal: "I never used to look forward to math.
All we did was add and subtract. Now I like it more. We work together in class, and we still learn math but in a better way. " In a sense, Michael described the challenge we face as math teachers-to help students become flexible thinkers who are comfortable with all the content areas of mathematics and able to apply their learning to problem-solving situations. Writing in Mathematics. Featured Topic: Writing in Math Class Teachers incorporate writing in math class to help students reflect on their learning, deepen their understanding of important concepts by explaining and providing examples of those concepts, and make important connections to real-life applications of the math they are learning.
Teachers use the writing assignments to assess student understanding of important concepts, student proficiency in explaining and using those concepts and each student's attitude toward learning mathematics. Writing in mathematics is a win-win for both teacher and student. Although it may be difficult to introduce this practice, it is well worth the effort. Everything You Need to Know About Math Journals. What’s Here Math journaling is a great way to get insight into your students’ thoughts about math and their problem-solving strategies and a wonderful addition to ANY math program from grades K-12.
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I use the terms interchangeably, and they are more of a concept than an actual location in the classroom. In fact, math stations are often nothing more than a packet of hands-on materials with a set of directions. If you think math stations have to include elaborate and cute display boards, stop right there! Sure, you can make them elaborate and cute if you enjoy doing so and have the time, but math stations can be simple and easy-to-implement, too. The methods described on this page work well with the "middle grades" of 2 through 6. Enjoy the featured math station resources on this page, including a free webinar recording that provides an overview of how to use math stations in the upper elementary classroom. Piktochart: Infographic and Presentation Tool for Non-Designers.
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