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Our Amazing Brain: Strategies to Improve Critical Thinking and Study Skills

Completed by 39 learners
Ages 11-14
Live One-Time Class
In this one time class, learners will explore how we can improve our learning through strategic thinking. #study
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(33 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
2-6 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this one time course, learners will practice implementing the 7 important thinking strategies to empower them to retain what they are learning. Students will start by sharing their thinking about an intriguing picture.We'll utilize the chat feature to get the discussion started for students. A series of slides will outline each thinking strategy. ((Making Connections, Asking questions, Inferring, Determining Importance, Synthesizing,Monitoring Understanding, Visualizing)  Learners will see how the thinking they do naturally can be strengthened with understanding of the 7 thinking strategies. Students will also get tips on how these strategies can be applied across a variety of contents.

Learning Goals

Students will better understand how they can become better learners through implementing key thinking strategies

Other Details

Supply List
Paper and pen/pencil to create graphic organizer to recall strategies.Markers or colored pencils to add color will enhance the graphic organizer
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2020
5.0
33reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Education from Lamar University
Bachelor's Degree in English from St Mary's College
My experience as an instructional specialist built my expertise for this course.  I attended a Thinking Strategies Institute sponsored by PEBC (Public Education and Business Coalition) in Denver Colorado. The following year,  I was accepted into the PEBC National Fall Study which continued to build my knowledge about thinking strategies. I co-presented a professional development course titled "Building Better Thinkers" in the district I taught in after attending these PEBC conferences. Books that guide my teaching in this area include Strategies that Work by Harvey and Goudvis as well as Mosaic of Thought by Keene. As an instructional coach, I worked with teachers to develop lessons to help students become better thinkers, thus becoming more successful learners.

Reviews

20 total ratings, 12 with reviews

Review summary for this class
The reviews overwhelmingly praise the patience and supportiveness of the teacher, who creates a calming and engaging environment for children to learn meditation. Many parents report noticeable improvements in their children's ability to manage emotions and stay focused after taking the class. The visualization exercises and breathing techniques seem to be particularly impactful and enjoyable for the kids. If you're looking for an effective way to help your child develop valuable mindfulness skills, this class is highly recommended.
This summary was AI-generated from parent reviews
Amazing class and teacher. My daughter has been attending for several... 
Arwen H.on May 16, 2023
Lesley is a very patient and pleasant teacher. I took this class as a... 
Jahmillah K.on Dec 18, 2022
We could not hear instructor no matter what we did with our volume.
Dena M.on May 12, 2022
This class is amazing! My son really resonates with Lesley and he’s... 
Emily Z.on May 2, 2022
My daughters love the class. The teacher is patient and involves the... 
Supriya S.on Aug 31, 2021
This class was great! My son just turned six and is very “active” so I... 
Rosie S.on Sep 4, 2020


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