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8 Ways Parents Can Support Critical Thinking At Home

contributed by Lee Caroll, PhD and updated by TeachThought Staff Research agrees that the strongest students emerge from homes supportive in the…

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What Is Learned Helplessness? | TeachThought

by TeachThought Staff What is learned helplessness? Definition Learned helplessness is a psychological condition in which a person, after repeated…

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New Learning: Characteristics Of An Innovative Classroom

by Terry Heick Before the ideas, let me preface this by acknowledging that many of these–if not most–aren’t feasible in…

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What Is Cognitive Constructivism? – TeachThought

Social Learning Theory Big idea: Learners acquire behaviors and strategies by observing others and interpreting the consequences of those behaviors.…

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What Is Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Learning Theory?

November 19, 2025 What Is Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Learning Theory? by TeachThought Staff What did Vygotsky say about learning? Vygotsky’s…

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NEW: Analogies Workbook For Critical Thinking

Products / Critical Thinking / Analogies Workbook Vol. 1 Show more images Printable PDF with 40+ practice sets. $10.00 Add…

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18 Of The Best Formative Assessment Tools For Digital Exit Tickets

contributed by Ryan Schaaf, Assistant Professor of Technology, Notre Dame of Maryland University Digital Exit Slips: 21 Formative Assessment Tools for Grades…

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50 Education Accounts You Should Follow On BlueSky – TeachThought

Bluesky: Education Follows (A–E) Curated by category. Links point to verified Bluesky profiles where available; a few link to primary…

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What Is 3 Before Me?

by TeachThought Staff What is ‘3 Before Me’? ‘3 Before Me’ is a simple classroom strategy–arguably both a teaching and…

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15 Mental Health Tips For Teachers

contributed by Jean Miller, Ph.D. & Sharon Hastings, Ed.D, addendum by TeachThought Staff How about some mental health tips for…

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