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Class Dismissed Podcast is here to inspire educators through story and keep them up-to-date with the news that affects them directly.
Plus, we'll leave you with a bright idea in education that you can apply in your community.
So relax and enjoy the lighthearted 30-45 minute episodes, while doing chores around the house or commuting to work.
Regular Co-Hosts include Principal - Kristina Pollard, Teacher- Lissa Pruett, Education Data Expert-Russ Davis, and Journalist- Nick Ortego
We would love to hear from you! If you have a suggestion for the show or want to write to say hello, email us at info@classdismissedpodcast.com or find us on Twitter @classdismiss
Strengthening Minds: A New Approach to Teaching Critical Thinking
Class Dismissed
39 minutes 31 seconds
1 year ago
Strengthening Minds: A New Approach to Teaching Critical Thinking
Exercising Your Critical Thinking Skills
In today's world, where digital assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google can provide instant answers to nearly any question, the ability to think critically is more important than ever. Teaching students how to think, not just what to think, has become essential to education.
In Episode 270 of our podcast, we dive deeper into this topic with Dr. Emily Fyfe, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University. Dr. Fyfe and her colleagues have recently published groundbreaking research titled, "A Scalable, Versatile Approach for Improving Critical Thinking Skills," which offers fresh insights into how we can enhance our critical thinking abilities.
The Study: A Closer Look
Dr. Fyfe explains that this research was inspired by a troubling observation: Many people, regardless of their education level, could be more proficient in critical thinking. "Just because you are educated, or have attended a class or even graduated from college, doesn't necessarily mean you're a better critical thinker," says Fyfe. "That's a problem we wanted to address."
In their study, all participants began with a pre-test and received basic training on critical thinking principles. Then, they were divided into three groups:
* Critical Thinking Practice Group: This group engaged in targeted exercises designed to strengthen critical thinking skills.
* Non-Critical Thinking Practice Group: Participants in this group underwent exercises unrelated to critical thinking.
* Control Group: This group received no additional practice after the initial training.
Following the exercises, all participants took a post-test. The results showed that those who participated in the critical thinking practice significantly improved from their pre-test scores. In contrast, the other groups showed minimal gains.
Why It Matters
These findings underscore the importance of actively practicing critical thinking rather than assuming it develops passively through general education. To hear more about Dr. Fyfe's research and why it's crucial to exercise our critical thinking muscles, tune in to Episode 270 of the Class Dismissed podcast. You can find it on your favorite podcast app or iTunes.
Class Dismissed Podcast is here to inspire educators through story and keep them up-to-date with the news that affects them directly.
Plus, we'll leave you with a bright idea in education that you can apply in your community.
So relax and enjoy the lighthearted 30-45 minute episodes, while doing chores around the house or commuting to work.
Regular Co-Hosts include Principal - Kristina Pollard, Teacher- Lissa Pruett, Education Data Expert-Russ Davis, and Journalist- Nick Ortego
We would love to hear from you! If you have a suggestion for the show or want to write to say hello, email us at info@classdismissedpodcast.com or find us on Twitter @classdismiss
