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

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297 reviews for Introduction to Critical Thinking in the Classroom

  1. Juana – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner)

    Great course.

  2. Edith – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner)

    Very informative with how to ask critical thinking questions.

  3. Marisa – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner)

    Great course that can help teachers and students in thinking about why they are thinking about.

  4. Emily – WESLACO ISD (verified owner)

    good

  5. Maria – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner)

    I would like to see more activities.

  6. Oralia – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner)

    good info

  7. Patricia – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner)

    Great ideas. Thank you

  8. Debbie – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner)

    I enjoy this presenter and how she structures her videos.

  9. Elizabeth – HALLETTSVILLE ISD (verified owner)

    I thought this course was beneficial and was presented well.

  10. Jessica – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    It was a good traning.

  11. Nicole – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    Interesting to listen to

  12. Irene – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    Good pacing with relevant material.

  13. norma – UNITED ISD (verified owner)

    very informative

  14. Angela – SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD (verified owner)

    Loved this! Great ideas to use!

  15. Daniel – UNITED ISD (verified owner)

    It had some great ideas and was easy to understand.

  16. Nancy – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    Thank you for the basic information, because it was needed. You explained critical thinking in a way I understood. Plus, I loved the instructional strategies.

  17. Kyndall – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    Overall, this course provided great infomation about critical thinking.

  18. Andrea – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    Loved this! What wonderful practical ways to teach critical thinking skills!

  19. Tammie – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    Well-organized and explained each concept in a simple and practical way

  20. Bawanda – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    Thanks for sharing, I picked up a few new pointers.

  21. Danica – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    I really liked the flow of the video. Even though it was just her talking it did not feel like a lecture.

  22. Sarah – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    Really good overview with practical applications for the classroom.

  23. Allison – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    Very helpful and informative

  24. Lenora – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    very informative

  25. Denise – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    I like how the Ms. Van Gemert gave specific examples of how implement critical thinking.

  26. Rebekah – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    This was definitely beneficial. I really liked how we were given examples to use with our students like the New York Times image.

  27. Allison – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    I liked learning about wait time 2.

  28. Alyssa – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    I think that the presenter was easy to listen to and informative.

  29. Patricia – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    This course was great as an intro critical thinking.

  30. Xiomara – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    Provided excellent classroom techniques that increase critical thinking.

  31. Rachel – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    I enjoyed it.

  32. Hope – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    I loved this course! I gained some really insightful ways to increase critical thinking among my students.

  33. Mark – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    It was a great course

  34. Lindsay – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    I really liked how interactive the course was. There were activities beyond the reflective questions which I haven’t experienced yet but made the course more fun.

  35. Mary – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    This course is effective in defining critical thinking.

  36. Robyn – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    I think this course gave a good overview of critical thinking.

  37. Christine – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    I enjoyed this class.

  38. Josh – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    Great course over critical thinking and insights.

  39. Tina – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    I loved the various strategies and explanations for how they increase student thinking.

  40. Carmen – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner)

    It was interesting and though provoking.

  41. Laurie – WESTERVILLE CITY (verified owner)

    I thought it was informative and enjoyable

  42. William – PARMA CITY (verified owner)

    The presenter does an excellent job of providing practical examples of how to increase critical thinking in students.

  43. Christina – LOS FRESNOS CISD (verified owner)

    Great Course

  44. mary – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner)

    Great Ideas

  45. Velma – WESLACO ISD (verified owner)

    Very informative!

  46. Jose – WESLACO ISD (verified owner)

    Excellent examples and explanations.

  47. Lucinda – WESLACO ISD (verified owner)

    This was a very good course on critical thinking, and it provided several techniques on how to do this in the classroom.

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