How to Use Productive Struggle in the Classroom to Deepen Student Thinking and Learning
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Tem discusses innovative teaching strategies that foster student engagement and critical thinking through productive struggle in the classroom.
DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Tem discusses innovative teaching strategies that foster student engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding through planned misconceptions, student debate, and fostering a culture of error in the classroom. If you would like to enquire about trauma-informed training, please contact Tem at tem@helpingteachersthrive.com or book a call: https://calendly.com/tem-helpingteachersthrive/60 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Plan for misconceptions and use them as teaching opportunities. Encourage students to justify their answers and debate with peers. Create a classroom culture that embraces errors and mistakes. Use questioning techniques to probe student reasoning. Praise effort and process, not just correct answers. Go to The Helping Teachers Thrive Hub to unlock exclusive content, strengthen your skills and access resources to help level up and thrive in your teaching profession for the price of a coffee! BEST MOMENTS: “Plan for the misconception, not just the correct answer.” “Allowing students to struggle in the moment helps them develop a stronger and deeper understanding.” “Rather than giving students the answer, allow them to justify…
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