The learner as critical thinker playlist
A Curated Resource Collection for Building Background Knowledge Around The Henrico Learning Profile.
“I analyze and synthesize ideas. I make decisions by processing and evaluating information, seeking patterns and connections, constructing meaningful knowledge, and applying knowledge in context.”
critical Thinker
Henrico Learner Profile
Learner as critical thinker progression & Standards
Learner Progression
Learning Progession
The Progression of Learner as Critical Thinker for the Learner, Learning Facilitator, and Learning Environment
Common Sense
Common Sense Media
This is Henrico’s Digital Citizenship Curriculum and Includes Specific Resources for Critical Thinking
Videos promoting the Development of critical thinking
What Does Critical Thinking Mean to You?
Students Share
Critical Thinking – Deep Learning
Elementary Resource
Inspiring Wonder
Inspiring Wonder Through Learning & Thinking TED Talk
Learner as critical thinker: Playlist & Toolkit
Critical Thinking Foundational
- What is Critical Thinking? | Macat
- Critical Thinking Pathways | Todd Finely, Edutopia
- Critical Thinking | University of Leeds
- Fundamentals: Introduction to Critical Thinking | Geoff Pynn, Wireless Philosophy
Asking Questions
- Types of Socratic questions with examples | Changing Minds
- Best Practices: Socratic Seminar for Critical Thinking | Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax YouTube Network
Justifying Positions
- Inquiry: Evaluating & Advaning Arguments | East Tennessee State University
- Fundamentals: Justification and Explanation | Gaurav Vazirani, Khan Academy
Constructing Knowledge
- Using Evidence (IUB Writing Tutorial Services)
- From Topic to Research Question IUB Online Library
- How Cross-Cultural Dialogue Builds Critical Thinking and Empathy | MindShift
Reflecting
- 6-12 Critical Thinking Rubric | Buck Institute
- Becoming a Critic of Your Thinking | Dr. Linda Elder and Dr. Richard Paul, The Foundation for Critical Thinking
Lesson Ideas
- Critical Challenges – Lesson Ideas K-12
- Tools for Thought – K-12 lessons focused on students’ competence in thinking, communicating and action | The Critical Thinking Consortium
- Teaching Strategies to Promote Critical Thinking | Janelle Cox, TeachHUB
- Strategies to Promote Critical Thinking in the Elementary Classroom | Stacey Lange, P21
- Overcoming Obstacles to Critical Thinking | G. Randy Kasten, Edutopia
- 5 Tips to Improve Your Critical Thinking blog | Samantha Agoos, TED
- Lesson Plan Ideas | ProCon.org
- Top 10 Strategies for Building Students’ Critical Thinking
Discussion Tools
- Schoology Discussions
- Padlet
Google Draw
Google Slides: Edit, Collaborate, and Present Anytime, Anywhere
Google Forms
Learner as critical thinker examples
Room Remodel
High School
Seafloor Bathymetry
Middle School
Don’t Drink and Drive
Middle School
Effects of Environmental Change
High School
Henrico’s Defining Moments
Middle School
Wild About Animal Adaptations
Elementary School
Playlist Quick Links