Course: Teaching for Critical Thinking
Dates: May 8 and 10, 2012, 4 pm to 7 pm*
Location: C.A. Dwyer School, 665 Mount Hope Avenue, Wharton, NJ 07885

Facilitators: Jean Ann Slusarczyk, Bloomfield Public Schools and Gina Parisi, Rockaway Township 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 course meets for two sessions, May 8 and 10. You must attend both session to receive professional development hours.

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