Strategy Sessions: Connecting conceptual disciplines to the real world
Matthew Thurgood explains how to develop critical thinking in students by facilitating the application of theoretical concepts to the ‘real world’.
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Stepping things up: Scaffolding the research and writing process
Gain an insight into curriculum design by hearing how staff at SIBT scaffold the research and writing process.
Stepping things up: Scaffolding the research and writing process
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Active learning with H5P
In this recording, Ges Ng will demonstrate how to implement active learning opportunities using H5P.
The value of developing debating skills in Academic English units
Karen McRae explores debating as a form of assessment that brings together a range of academic and social skills for non-English speaking background students.
Fake news: Identifying, debunking and discussing false narratives with your learners
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Using discussion forums to enhance critical thinking
In this recording, Jonathan Brown shares his approach to discussion forums for those who teach in online or blended environments and want to promote critical thinking.
Building a dedicated module for critical thinking
Edinburgh International College staff share their insights and a huge sample of materials after building a successful unit to help students learn essential critical thinking skills.
Using discussion forums to promote critical thinking
As more teaching moves online, students need to not only communicate with each other but learn collaboratively. In this recording, Jon shares how to structure and facilitate online discussions.
Breathing life into texts with reading circles
In this 5-minute overview, hear from teacher trainer Meredith Lade about a technique called ‘reading circles’ and grab some quick ideas for using it in your own learning and teaching context.