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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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. 

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226 reviews for Introduction to Critical Thinking in the Classroom

  1. Samantha – HILLSBORO CITY (verified owner) –

    Nice overview of the topic

  2. Jesus – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –

    great course

  3. Kenneth – Brazosport ISD (verified owner) –

    Quick and simple

  4. Blanca Nelly – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    Informative and helpful in understanding on how to use critical thinking skills in the classroom

  5. Diana – PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD (verified owner) –

    We need more trainings based on critical thinking.

  6. tom – GREENEVIEW LOCAL (verified owner) –

    A very good, short, and concise course that was easy to follow and directly to the point.

  7. Antonia – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –

    Excellent

  8. Gary – IRONTON CITY (verified owner) –

    Very informative.

  9. Angela – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –

    Van Gemert shares ouch simple strategies and techniques. They are “classroom ready” for you to try with your own students. Not overwhelming, but supportive.

  10. Stephanie – NEWARK CITY (verified owner) –

    Lots of good ideas for how to increase the critical thinking in the class. I would have liked some more math based ideas though.

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