Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Using construction paper and glue sticks to practice a higher-order thinking skill makes the task more accessible for students—and more engaging.
At Whiting Lane Elementary School, in West Hartford, Connecticut, a commitment to student-centered learning drives all instructional decisions. Principal Karen Kukish says teachers put a lot of effort into preparing and organizing their lesson plans in ways that will address the needs of their diverse population of learners, balancing high expectations with tailored supports for each child. For challenging academic tasks like helping students develop higher-order thinking skills, teachers often deliver instruction through different modalities to engage more learners. In this video, teacher Gloria Torres facilitates a hands-on workshop for her 3rd graders to help them practice synthesizing information from multiple sources.
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Using construction paper and glue sticks to practice a higher-order thinking skill makes the task more accessible for students—and more engaging.
At Whiting Lane Elementary School, in West Hartford, Connecticut, a commitment to student-centered learning drives all instructional decisions. Principal Karen Kukish says teachers put a lot of effort into preparing and organizing their lesson plans in ways that will address the needs of their diverse population of learners, balancing high expectations with tailored supports for each child. For challenging academic tasks like helping students develop higher-order thinking skills, teachers often deliver instruction through different modalities to engage more learners. In this video, teacher Gloria Torres facilitates a hands-on workshop for her 3rd graders to help them practice synthesizing information from multiple sources.
For more strategies on brain-based learning, visit: edutopia.org/topic/brain-based-learning
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