Promoting a Thinking Classroom
by Nathan Zadorozny
1. Build Capacity to Think
1.1. Problem Solving
1.2. Critical thinking
1.3. Vocabulary
1.4. Exercise
1.4.1. Healthy Body- Healthy Mind
1.4.2. Remain Physically Fit
1.5. Questioning
1.6. Decision Making
1.7. Mental health
1.7.1. Keep your Mind Healthy
2. Shape the Climate to Support Thinking
2.1. Interests of Students
2.1.1. Student Focused is Essential
2.2. Positive Interactions
2.3. Open- Mindfulness
2.4. Classroom Management
2.4.1. Rules of Respect
2.4.2. Healthy Relationships with Students
2.5. Classroom Setup
2.5.1. New Furniture
2.5.2. Student Focused
2.5.3. Creating a Safe Environment
2.6. Effective Use of Time
2.7. Background Knowledge
3. Guidance for Inform Thinking
3.1. Opportunities for Learning
3.2. Assess Important Details
3.3. Flexibility with Staff and Students
3.4. Critical Feedback
3.4.1. Teacher
3.4.2. Students
3.5. Inclusion of Everyone
3.6. Group Collaboration
3.7. Visuals
4. Creating Opportunities for Critical Thinking
4.1. Inquiry Based Learning
4.1.1. Student Focused Questions
4.1.2. Student-Teacher Discussion
4.2. Bloom's Taxonomy
4.3. Experimental Learning
4.3.1. Critical Assessment
4.3.2. Group Trips (Field Trips)