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Encouraging Critical Thinking in Music Class, Part II

In Part I, I connected critical thinking skills to the Learner Profile and the PYP Transdisciplinary Skills. As a follow-up, here are some prompts—through the lens of the PYP Key Concepts—to get you started with your students. I’ve kept these

Janine 16. December 20158. January 2016 Inquiry No Comments Read more

Questioning for Thinking and Learning

Let’s face it: Despite the research, many public/state schools are clinging to standardized testing in a desperate attempt to easily measure learning and make comparisons. As many schools (unwillingly) turn their focus to memorizing facts and “teaching to the test,”

Janine 9. November 201418. July 2015 Inquiry, Thoughts No Comments Read more

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