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10 Benefits Of Inquiry-Based Learning

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What's really wild is that both ends of the political spectrum think this is only true about their 'enemies'. 🫥

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One way you could teach the concepts of rights/privileges is by just telling them what those things mean & explain the dynamics. Or you could use inquiry-based learning & ask, "Is immigration a right or a privilege?" Using that question to drive learning gets you the same or better outcomes & more.

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If we're looking to pursue the knowledge revolution...🤔 "Students taught using problem-based learning had less knowledge but better recall of that knowledge." - John Hattie, Visible Learning: The Sequel (2023)

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10 Reasons To Use Inquiry-Based Learning

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Flex-Schedule Foundations of PBL! Join the waitlist now for this unique professional learning opportunity designed to build a foundational understanding of project-based learning on your schedule! PBL Online Workshop | Online Cohort Blended Workshop

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How to Teach Critical Thinking: Insights from Cognitive Science

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3 AI In PBL Prompt Strategies to Support Design and Planning

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Thoroughly enjoyed this conversation.

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Is there value in outsiders coming in and introducing a new paradigm or optimizations in education? @tracewoodgrains.bsky.social is hoping his Center for Educational Progress can do just that. The ThoughtStretchers Education Podcast: Centering Educational Progress | Links to full episode below. 👇

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Debunking the Myth – Multiple Intelligences Are Not Learning Styles

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I'm looking to organize and share more collaborative conversations about important issues in education, and I'm particularly excited to record this one for a ThoughtStretchers Podcast. We'll discuss "DEI without Divisiveness". Links to the work of these three in the replies below 👇

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Just how effective is the vax & how do we know? "Despite the methodological limitations of test-negative studies, which we mention later, these studies have shown that influenza vaccines remain largely suboptimal at preventing infection and severe outcomes." onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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High-quality PBL includes traditional teaching methods like direct instruction as part of the learning process.

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12 Questions Students Should Ask About 'The News'

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I had an interesting ThoughtStretchers Podcast chat with @tracewoodgrains.bsky.social about his new think tank called Center for Educational Progress. The ThoughtStretchers Podcast: Centering Educational Progress wegrowteachers.com/thoughtstret...

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If I were to organize and host a collaborative salon-style conversation, recorded as a podcast, about teaching controversial topics who would you suggest I invite?

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In today's mail for a likely ThoughtStretchers Podcast chat.

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We Should Teach About Uncomfortable Ideas, Here’s How - ThoughtStretchers Education

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That's not what "woke" means. Not historically nor in the current day.

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I'm appreciating the granularity with which @brucenextlevel.bsky.social addresses the various ways in which questioning and inquiry are essential to effective teaching. I often argue for the importance of inquiry in getting students to deeper learning, and he shares great examples.

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How To Make Inquiry-Based Learning Knowledge-Rich

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If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you thinking that only your 'enemies' are capable of oppressing.

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