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Unlocking the Power of Comparative Thinking
Tools and strategies for developing one of the most important critical-thinking skills in any classroom: comparison
Featuring Dr. Harvey Silver, today’s leading expert on instructional tools and strategies
Comparison Raises Achievement (But Only If Taught Well)
The research is clear: Good comparative thinking leads invariably to higher achievement. But as beneficial as comparison can be, many teachers report that using it in the classroom doesn’t always produce the results that the research suggests. What gives?
This professional learning suite will help you take full advantage of the power of comparative thinking. More specifically, you’ll learn how to
- Address the most common pitfalls that get in the way of deep comparative thinking.
- Design and deliver comparison lessons that get students actively engaged in learning content.
- Use comparison to achieve a variety of objectives, including enhancing classroom discussions, nurturing creativity, and improving students’ decision making.
What Tools & Strategies Will I Find In This Suite?
Designing Great Comparison Lessons
- Unlocking the Power of Comparative Thinking: Dr. Harvey Silver walks you through the important research and principles behind effective classroom comparisons.
- Overcoming the Most Common Pitfalls: Learn how to identify common “comparison pitfalls” and use instructional tools to make comparison lessons more effective
Other Ways to Use Comparative Thinking
- Decision Making: Using comparison to make better decisions
- Metaphorical Expression: Using comparison to stimulate creativity
- Community CIRCLE: Using comparison to drive classroom discussions
- Forced Choice: Using comparison to build argument skills
PLUS:
- Practical resources to help teachers and PLCs plan, reflect, and analyze student work.
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