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"The surest path to high self-esteem for all learners is to continuously be successful at learning tasks that they perceived would be difficult."
"The surest path to high self-esteem for all learners is to continuously be successful at learning tasks that they perceived would be difficult."
"It's not an insult to your intelligence to work hard or be challenged."
"It's not an insult to your intelligence to work hard or be challenged."
"Smart doesn't mean "'I just get it.'"
"Smart doesn't mean "'I just get it.'"
Embedded into our normal curriculum is the use of Depth and Complexity Framework. A brief explanation can be found here. Basically, this framework teaches students HOW to think, not WHAT to think. Depth & Complexity is a conceptual “toolbox” that prompts students to think in abstract, high-level ways similar to disciplinarians.
Embedded into our normal curriculum is the use of Depth and Complexity Framework. A brief explanation can be found here. Basically, this framework teaches students HOW to think, not WHAT to think. Depth & Complexity is a conceptual “toolbox” that prompts students to think in abstract, high-level ways similar to disciplinarians.
ATTRIBUTES OF A CRITICAL THINKER:
ATTRIBUTES OF A CRITICAL THINKER:
- asks pertinent questions
- assesses statements and arguments
- is able to admit a lack of understanding or information
- has a sense of curiosity
- is interested in finding new solutions
- is able to clearly define a set of criteria for analyzing ideas
- is willing to examine beliefs, assumptions, and opinions and weigh them against facts
- listens carefully to others and is able to give feedback
- sees that critical thinking is a lifelong process of self-assessment
- suspends judgment until all facts have been gathered and considered
- looks for evidence to support assumption and beliefs
- is able to adjust opinions when new facts are found
- looks for proof
- examines problems closely
- is able to reject information that is incorrect or irrelevant
Ferrett, S. Peak Performance (1997).
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