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the ability to effectively use higher order thinking skills to plan, teach, and reflect on instructional practice while integrating and applying theories of teaching, learning, and development.
One of the most important tools students develop during their time in education is critical thinking. As an educator, it is my responsibility to help students analyze their surroundings more critically, whether that be through active listening, asking questions to further their knowledge, or passages from readings. By developing this skill within the students, teachers prepare their students for success in their future lives.
“Don't Just. Don't just learn, experience. Don't just read, absorb. Don't just change, transform. Don't just relate, advocate. Don't just promise, prove. Don't just criticize, encourage. Don't just think, ponder. Don't just take, give. Don't just see, feel. Don’t just dream, do. Don't just hear, listen. Don't just talk, act. Don't just tell, show. Don't just exist, live.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
Portfolio of Critical Thinking
Portfolio of Critical Thinking
The paper details the social justice issue of gun violence and required myself to challenge current government policies effecting the fear of possible school shooting student's hold every day. Through analysis of current political standings, I developed my own stance on the issue and ways in which I will include the topic as an educator.
For my California History class, a presentation from a specific time period of the state was required. Being from out-of-state, my knowledge was very limit with a majority surrounding topics of nature. My analysis of the Redwood trees, California's state tree, expanded my knowledge on the subject as I presented and taught the information to the class.
One of my favorite essays I wrote, the above paper discusses the lack of understanding of partial disabilities within American Society. Using outside sources and personal experiences as someone with a partial disability, I critically explained the mental hardships people with disabilities go through on a daily basis.
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