- September 12, 2025
Critical Thinking Is A Mindset
by Terry Heick Every few months, I see an article making the rounds that critical thinking isn’t a skill and therefore can’t be taught. And
Things You Can Say To Encourage A Child
by TeachThought Staff There are many ways to encourage a child, but for students of any age, honest, authentic, and persistent messages from adults that
7 Ideas For Learning Through Humility
by Terry Heick Humility is an interesting starting point for learning. In an era of media that is digital, social, chopped up, and endlessly recirculated,
What Are Costa’s Levels Of Questioning?
Costa’s Levels of Questioning — designed by educational researcher Art Costa — feature three tiers of questioning designed to promote higher-level thinking and inquiry. Similar
Creating A Culture Of Reading In Your Classroom – TeachThought
contributed by Angela Peery Picture a classroom full of youngsters. They could be darling, chubby-cheeked kindergartners or swaggering, confident high school seniors – or anything
Some Thoughts On Knowledge And Knowledge Limits
Knowledge is limited. Knowledge deficits are unlimited. Knowing something–all of the things you don’t know collectively is a form of knowledge. There are many forms
45 Design Thinking Resources For Teachers And Students
Educators and students at all levels are using design thinking to create solutions for real-world problems. Whether you’re new to the concept or looking for
Wendell Berry And Preparing Students For “Good Work”
0 by Terry Heick The influence of Berry on my life–and thus inseparably from my teaching and learning–has been immeasurable. His ideas on scale,
The Difference Between Assessment Of And For Learning
It boils down to purpose. In 50 Ways To Measure Understanding, I talked about the purpose of assessment: Assessment: Of Learning vs. For Learning Assessment
Developing Confident Students Using Gradual Release Of Responsibility
by Terry Heick Learning is a culture. It starts there—with the students first as human beings needing to understand their environment. And it ends there—with