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Why Being Wrong Is Actually A Good Thing
Why Being Wrong Is Actually A Good Thingby Terry HeickBeing wrong is only ‘bad’ if the consequences of that ‘wrong’ outweigh the benefits (and potential future benefits) of becoming right.David Deutsch wrote about this idea over on Nautilus a few years ago, but I saw...
23 Maker Learning Reflection Questions For Thoughtful Students
23 Maker Learning Reflection Questions For Thoughtful Studentsby Dr. Jackie Gerstein & TeachThought StaffGrow with TeachThought PD Maker Education Workshops.An underappreciated part of the planning process is the idea of reflection. This can be summed up simply:...
Want To Deepen Your Teaching? Attend TeachThought Grow 19 July 16-19
Are you ready to deepen your teaching?Are you excited to use Project-Based Learning to empower students? Join us at TeachThought PBL Grow 19 and develop your understanding, connect with teachers, and enjoy what Louisville, Kentucky has to offer in your downtime!Choose...
How The Memory Works In Learning
How The Memory Works In Learningcontributed by Dr. Judy Willis, M.D., M.Ed.Teachers are the caretakers of the development of students’ highest brain during the years of its most extensive changes. As such, they have the privilege and opportunity to influence the...
Stop, Practice, Collaborate: The Cycle Of Reflective Teaching
Stop, Practice, Collaborate: The Cycle Of Reflective Teachingcontributed by Pete Hall and Alisa SimeralThe more reflective you are, the more effective you are.This is a phrase that has become synonymous with the work we have done with building teachers’ reflective...
10 Metacognitive Prompts To Help Students Reflect On Their Learning
10 Metacognitive Prompts To Help Students Reflect On Their Learningby TeachThought Staff & Peter PappasIt's well-established that reflection is critical in the learning process.While it sounds formal, 'reflection' simply means to 'think again' about something that...
