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Critical Thinking in Inquiry and Assessment
What if teachers used rich, inquiry-driven assessment tasks to drive the learning rather than as a culmination of learning? Join this exploration of an innovative way to plan curriculum around inquiry that ensures deep thinking and effective and manageable assessment for and as learning. Audience: All levels Resources: The Critical Thinking Consortium (TC2) Anne Davies Caine …
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Creating Brain Compatible Classrooms Through Authentic Learning
What defines a “brain compatible” versus a “brain antagonistic” classroom? Central to creating brain compatible classrooms is providing students with meaningful and relevant challenges that engage them in using the skills and knowledge acquired to solve problems or create products. During this workshop, Garfield will explore how the use of authentic inputs and outputs can …
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Creating Brain Compatible Classrooms
New insights in neuroscience are both affirming and challenging what we know about effective classroom instruction. Enjoy an exploration of how teachers can use instruction and assessment to create brain compatible classrooms that ensure all students experience success. Audience: All levels (particularly Grades 7-12) Resources: The Critical Thinking Consortium National Geographic “The Teenage Brain“ The Female …