Course: Teaching for Critical Thinking
Dates: January 5 and 12, 2012, 4 pm to 7 pm*
Location: BLOOMFIELD ADMINISTRATION BLDG., 3rd floor Conference Room, 155 BROAD ST., BLOOMFIELD, NJ

Facilitators: Jean Ann Slusarczyk and Ilene Cloughley, Bloomfield Public Schools

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.

This section of Teaching for Critical Thinking is full. Another section was added and will meet on Feb. 2 and 9 in Ridgewood. Return to the main page to register. 

*This course meets for two sessions, January 5 and 12. You must attend both session to receive professional development hours.