Writing Aids Critical Thinking What's the difference between writing and critical thinking?

Gurteen Knowledge Blog   December 5, 2021, 11:18Jordan Peterson recently tweeted: The best way to teach people critical thinking is to teach them to write because there’s no difference between that and thinking. Credit: Jordan Peterson I would disagree that there is no difference, but writing certainly forces me to assess my ideas critically. When I write … Continue reading Writing Aids Critical Thinking What’s the difference between writing and critical thinking?

Knowledge Café: New Approach in Teaching and Learning at Higher Learning Institutions Noryana Ahmad Khusaini, Mohd Shamsul Daud, Seri Intan Idayu Shahrul Asari, Nordibradini Selamat

Abstract The 21st century learning requires huge transformation and shift in local educational delivery system and practice to cater expectations of the nations. It seems to be relevant to solve problem like soft skills of the students in which it was highlighted by the Malaysian Ministry of Education in 2015. In general, many employers claim … Continue reading Knowledge Café: New Approach in Teaching and Learning at Higher Learning Institutions Noryana Ahmad Khusaini, Mohd Shamsul Daud, Seri Intan Idayu Shahrul Asari, Nordibradini Selamat

Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach: the Power of Dialogue in Educating Adults by Jane Kathryn Vella

  AustraliaAustriaBrazilCanadaChinaCzech RepublicEgyptFranceGermanyGlobalIndiaItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPolandSaudia ArabiaSingaporeSpainTurkeyUAEUnited KingdomUnited States   As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission when you purchase a book via this site. Posts where this book is embedded A Brief History of Knowledge 200,000 years of human history Blog Posts About the Gurteen Knowledge Café A selection of Knowledge Café blog posts, articles and papers Conversation … Continue reading Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach: the Power of Dialogue in Educating Adults by Jane Kathryn Vella

Peer Instruction Where students learn from each other

Introduction: Conversational Learning Sharing Knowledge Through Conversation Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Eric Mazur is a Harvard physicist and educator who developed a teaching method called Peer Instruction. Peer Instruction involves students learning from each other during class. It begins with a concept-based question that challenges students’ understanding. After individually answering the question, … Continue reading Peer Instruction Where students learn from each other

Flipped Teaching Speech is a bad medium for communicating information - so watch lectures at home

Dialogic Organization Development The Power of Team Huddles Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Flipped teaching reverses, or “flips”, traditional in-class lectures and homework. Students watch the teacher’s prerecorded lecture at home, and in-class time is used for students to test their skills, apply their knowledge, and interact through hands-on projects, discussions, and exercises. … Continue reading Flipped Teaching Speech is a bad medium for communicating information – so watch lectures at home