Introduction to Critical Thinking in the Classroom

$20.00

Presenter: Lisa Van Gemert, Gifted Guru
Core Area: Instructional Planning and Delivery 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F; Knowledge of Students and Student Learning 2B, 2C; Content Knowledge and Expertise 3A, 3B; Learning Environment 4D; Data-Driven Practice 5A; Professional Practices and Responsibilities 6A, 6B, 6D
Grade Level: Elementary & Secondary
Hours: 1

Helping students develop critical thinking skills is a primary objective for educators across the board, but many teachers find that defining and cultivating critical thinking skills is trickier than it appears. Join Lisa Van Gemert, former teacher, administrator, and Youth Ambassador for Mensa, for this 1-hour course, and learn the basics of critical thinking theory, practical applications to increase critical thinking in your classroom, and how to define critical thinking in a meaningful way.

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SKU GIGU-613 Categories General PD, Gifted, Gifted Guru, Instructional Strategies, Lisa Van Gemert, New and Developing Teachers, OAGC Tags General PD, Gifted, giftedness, GT, Instructional Strategies, new and developing teachers, OAGC, questioning

Description

What is critical thinking, and how can you help your students develop the skills they need to utilize it in a meaningful way? Join Lisa Van Gemert, former teacher, administrator, and Youth Ambassador for Mensa to learn the basics of critical thinking theory and practical applications to increase critical thinking in your classroom.

In this 1-hour course you will discover:

How to define critical thinking in the classroom
Applications and tools to increase critical thinking in your classroom
The basic theories behind critical thinking in the classroom, and how to utilize them

Presenter Bio

Lisa Van Gemert shares best practices in education with audiences around the world using a combination of neuropsychology, pedagogy, experience, humor, technology and sheer fun. She is an expert consult to television shows including Lifetime’s “Child Genius,” and a writer of award-winning lesson plans, as well as numerous published articles on social psychology and pedagogy and the book, Perfectionism: A Practical Guide to Managing Never Good Enough. A former teacher, school administrator, and Youth & Education Ambassador for Mensa, she shares resources for educators and parents on her website giftedguru.com and is co-founder with Ian Byrd of the Gifted Guild, a professional community for educators of the gifted. Lisa and her husband Steve are the parents of three sons and live in Arlington, Texas.

Additional information

Core Area	Content Knowledge and Expertise 3A, Content Knowledge and Expertise 3B, Data-Driven Practice 5A, Instructional Planning and Delivery 1A, Instructional Planning and Delivery 1B, Instructional Planning and Delivery 1C, Instructional Planning and Delivery 1D, Instructional Planning and Delivery 1E, Instructional Planning and Delivery 1F, Knowledge of Students and Student Learning 2B, Knowledge of Students and Student Learning 2C, Learning Environment 4D, Professional Practices and Responsibilities 6A, Professional Practices and Responsibilities 6B, Professional Practices and Responsibilities 6D
Hours	1 Hour
Organization	Gifted Guru
Grade Level	Elementary, Secondary
Presenter	Lisa Van Gemert
Course Content	Gifted, General PD, New and Developing Teachers, Instructional Strategies, OAGC

226 reviews for Introduction to Critical Thinking in the Classroom

Rated 5 out of 5

Ernesto – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – October 3, 2021

Awesome! I truly feel I learned new and relevant teaching tools in which I plan to implement in my classroom.
Rated 5 out of 5

Cecilia – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – October 4, 2021

The strategies for implementing in the classroom can help improve students’ critical thinking skills.
Rated 5 out of 5

Roxanna – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – October 5, 2021

great presentation and research to back it up
Rated 5 out of 5

Laura – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – October 10, 2021

Thank you for the great ideas!
Rated 5 out of 5

Fernando – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – October 11, 2021

great strategies to put into play right away
Rated 5 out of 5

Casandra – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) – October 12, 2021

I think this had a lot of good strategies.
Rated 5 out of 5

Patricia – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) – October 15, 2021

Information is useful and an area most teachers need to practice and improve. Actual techniques are given to try in the classroom. The presenter has a pleasant voice.
Rated 5 out of 5

Kimberly – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) – October 28, 2021

Easy to understand and at your own pace.
Rated 4 out of 5

jesus – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) – November 11, 2021

ineresting
Rated 4 out of 5

Antoinett – HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE – HOUSTON NORTH DISTRICT (verified owner) – November 22, 2021

This is a good introduction of how to engage students in critical thinking. It gave good practical application examples that can be used in the classroom right now.