Special episode: Cultivating critical thinkers in your classroom, starring Mitchell Brookins, Ph.D.
About this episode
Mitchell Brookins, Ph.D. discusses the importance of critical thinking in education and provides actionable steps for educators.
We're excited to share a special episode from our friends at our sister podcast, Beyond My Years. Host Ana Torres is joined by nationally recognized educational consultant and thought leader, Mitchell Brookins, Ph.D., to discuss what critical thinking is and how to help students develop it. He also explains why critical thinking is crucial for long-term academic success. Mitchell also gives gives educators four clear steps that they can implement to effectively nurture critical thinking skill...
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