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The Thinking and Learning Store

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Itasca, Illinois, United States

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I have 25+ years as a teacher and administrator. I have taught grade levels from 3rd to post-secondary. As a teacher, my main subjects taught were Math and English Language Arts. However, I have also taught other subjects like Social Studies and Science. As an administrator, I have extensive experience in curriculum and instructional design. I have created and implemented professional developments for teachers that cover topics such as critical thinking, differentiated instruction, problem-based learning, and technology in the classroom.

4 - 8 Grade Critical Thinking Questions Math, Reading, Science, Soc. Stud.

3 - 8 Grade Critical Thinking Activities

Reading Bell Ringers and Exit Slips - Critical Thinking

A Quick Guide To Improving Student Critical Thinking Skills

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4 - 8 Grade Critical Thinking Questions Math, Reading, Science, Soc. Stud.

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Teacher questioning techniques are key to developing student critical thinking skills. However, research has been proven that 93% of teacher questions are based on recall. Evidently, recall and knowledge based questions are not the type of questions that will encourage analytical and evaluative thinking. An effective way for teachers to improve questioning techniques is to know and use critical thinking question stems or prepare critical thinking questions prior to conducting discussions or guid

4th - 8th

Math, Reading, Science

3 - 8 Grade Critical Thinking Activities

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The Thinking and Learning Store

All the activities in this student activity workbook are researched-based and are aligned with Common Core. More importantly, each activity’s focus is on higher order thinking like Evaluation, Analysis, and Synthesis. In addition to critical thinking, the activities also require the students to make connections with their context. Since the activities are not tied to specific stories or articles, the learning exercises are adaptable to any reading comprehension and critical thinking activities.

3rd - 8th

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Reading Bell Ringers and Exit Slips - Critical Thinking

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The Thinking and Learning Store

Improve your students’ CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS in Reading from the beginning to the end of class with over 100 critical thinking questions.

5th - 8th

English Language Arts

A Quick Guide To Improving Student Critical Thinking Skills

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The Thinking and Learning Store

To succeed in today’s fast-paced technology driven culture and economy, students must have good critical thinking skills. This booklet will provide teachers with helpful instructional suggestions and activities in improving student critical thinking skills.

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English Language Arts, Math, Science

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Teaching style

While I usually would modify instructional style according to the students learning preferences, my teaching style is geared towards constructivism. Essentially, the human brain is built for complex activities and not monotonous actions. Therefore, to ensure optimal learning, students must be exposed to complex learning experiences. This is the reason why I design student learning experiences that allow the students to employ multiple skills when formulating solutions.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Fulbright Scholar George Pullman Educational Foundation Scholar Marion McCammond Award for Community Service

My own education history

I currently have a Master of Education in Supervision and Administration. If all the stars aligned, I will defend my doctoral dissertation on April 17, 2017. My doctoral degree will be on Educational Technology and my research focuses on the online learning environment.

Additional biographical information

I am fortunate to have a wife who is patient and understanding especially when I spend my weekends at the school attending student activities. Also, I have 5 children who have grown accustomed to helping Dad whenever there is a school function or school community outreach programs.