“Diffendoofer Day”

1. What does it mean when someone knows how to think?

To me knowing how to think means using prior knowledge and new knowledge together to create your own thoughts. It is focusing on one thing and creating your own opinions based upon that knowledge.

2. How does a teacher teach a student how to think?

A teacher can teach a student how to think by asking questions. Inquiry based learning is key. Allowing students to lead their own learning. Prompting students to reflect on their learning is another way to teach students how to think. As humans we are always thinking about something in our brains- so during instruction teachers can teach students how to think by being interactive and engaging. Asking for volunteers for students to contribute their thoughts. Getting students engaged in relevant, real world problems.

3. Have you ever been n a class where you really had to think?

Instances where I am not interested in the topic or I have little prior knowledge on the topic are instances where I’ve found myself really having to think in a class.