Critical Thinking in the Elementary Classroom: Engaging Young Minds with Meaningful Content

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Erin Shadowens

Critical Thinking in the Elementary Classroom

Engaging Young Minds with Meaningful Content

Erin Shadowens

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Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
31 December 2023

Decision theory: general; Primary & middle schools; Teaching skills & techniques

"Even young students can develop vital critical thinking skills when they have access to rich content, meaningful opportunities to practice, and guided instruction.

Critical thinking-evaluating and analyzing data to make informed judgments-is essential in both the classroom and everyday life. Teaching critical thinking skills in the elementary grades is often an afterthought-if it's a thought at all.

Veteran primary teacher and instructional leader Erin Shadowens proposes that students of all ages benefit when teachers expand the definition of what is possible by engaging young learners with real challenges and supportive, accessible learning environments.

In Critical Thinking in the Elementary Classroom, Shadowens

Explores the concept of critical thinking, clarifies misunderstandings, and delves into relevant research.

Introduces the Critical Thinking Framework to help nurture deep thinking in the context of content-focused lessons.

Presents case studies of the framework in action.

Shows how to apply the framework at the unit and lesson levels, addressing common instructional pitfalls along the way.

Describes how a ""virtuous cycle"" of assessment and feedback promotes academic achievement and critical thinking.

Illustrates how to foster an intellectual community with young learners.

Ultimately, this book guides elementary teachers in supporting students to think deeply about rich content, make insightful connections, and address issues in broader, more meaningful ways, both in and outside of school."

By: Erin Shadowens
Imprint: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9781416632436
ISBN 10: 1416632433
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 31 December 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Erin Shadowens believes in the power of school communities to provide children with rich and robust educational experiences. She spent 10 years teaching every grade from K–3, discovering in that time that every child, no matter how young, is capable of taking on academic challenges. Her classroom work was recognized with the 2020 Excellence in Teaching Award from Learning for Justice (formerly Teaching Tolerance). After 10 years in the classroom, Erin moved into a school leadership role. She now serves as the Director of Lower School at Brooklyn Prospect Downtown Elementary.