NEE 4.1 Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

Module Objectives

What do evaluators look for when evaluating a teacher’s use of critical thinking and problem-solving? Estimated time to complete: 15-20 minutes.

At the end of this module, participants will be able to:

  1. Relate the NEE definition of critical thinking and problem-solving

  2. Explain how teachers are expected to engage their students in critical thinking and problem-solving

  3. Describe what an observer looks for when evaluating a teacher’s skill in utilizing NEE indicator 4.1

  4. List some strategies teachers can use to engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving

Activities

Review the activity below.

NEE 4.1 link 1
1. Defining and Evaluating the Use of Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

 

 

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