What do I think Critical thinking looks like and sounds like...

It’s thinking on purpose!

Critical thinking involves mindful communication, problem-solving, and a freedom from bias or egocentric tendency.

(Global Digital citizen’s foundation)

From classroom observations I suggest:

• The more teacher talk the less critical thinking by students:
• ∴ the more the students talk – discuss – debate the more they will have to think and reflect.

• So – what are the most effective ways to decrease teacher talk and increase student talk,  while keeping the ratio  of thinking <->  talking high!

Where to next...

• Work with teachers to identify the most effective ways to promote student thinking and talking across learning areas

Resources:

https://globaldigitalcitizen.org
https://www.weareteachers.com/10-tips-for-teaching-kids-to-be-awesome-critical-thinkers
http://www.critcalthinking.org/pages/critcal-thinking-where-to-begin/796

http://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/elementary-teachers-grades-k-3/802

https://solutionfluency.com/en/downloadables/learning-dispositions-posters

In 2018 my Inquiry is based around this question:
What is an effective approach to teaching and learning critical thinking at all levels of the organisation

Below is how I hope to learn - create- share my inquiry.  

Along the way I (also) hope to share some interesting ideas, light-bulb moments etc