TITLE: Teaching for Critical Thinking
DATE(s): January 17 & January 24, 2013
TIME: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
LOCATION: Ridgewood Board of Education, 49 Cottage Place, 3rd Floor Board Room, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
INSTRUCTOR(s): JeanAnn Slusarczyk and Gina Parisi
This course will focus on creating an environment and developing strategies for promoting critical thinking in the classroom. We will work on developmentally appropriate methods for modeling thinking, questioning strategies, problem-solving, metacognition, listening skills, and classroom interaction. Participants will be encouraged to examine their own lessons and units to infuse critical thinking throughout the curriculum. Suggested grade levels: P-12 *Fulfills the MSUNER requirement for Teaching for Critical Thinking.
Limit 30 participants.
Must attend both sessions to receive PD hours.
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