Increasing Critical Thinking with Higher Order Thinking
Foster Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills in the Classroom.
Date for This Event
- July 17, 2025, at the Learning-Focused Training Center in Asheville, NC
Attendees will leave the event with:
Transform Your Teaching with the Power of Higher Order Thinking
We recognize educators' challenges in today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, such as integrating higher order thinking skills amidst curriculum constraints, limited resources, and the need for more comprehensive training. This event is our response to these challenges that teachers face.
Join us to refine educational approaches that embed critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving into everyday teaching practices. We understand that nurturing a generation of thinkers and problem-solvers requires more than theoretical knowledge. It demands practical tools, innovative strategies, and a supportive community of educators.
Increase Critical Thinking with Higher Order Thinking is designed to bridge the existing gap between traditional teaching methods and the dynamic needs of contemporary education.
We aim to equip you with effective strategies and insights to overcome common hurdles in implementing higher order thinking in the classroom. This interactive professional learning opportunity will provide hands-on application and collaborative discussions to help you gain valuable skills and resources to enhance your teaching methodologies and foster an environment where higher order thinking thrives.
Whether you're grappling with resource limitations, seeking ways to align your teaching with higher order thinking, or looking for professional growth, this event promises to address these needs. Be part of a transformative educational movement that empowers educators and students. Embrace this opportunity to teach and inspire a future generation of critical thinkers and innovators.
Why You Should Attend?
Are you looking to transform your student's learning experiences so they can meet the demands of the 21st-century classroom? Attendees will learn how Higher Order Thinking impacts student creativity, academic achievement, and decision-making skills. By attending, you’ll be at the forefront of educational innovation, equipped to foster life skills beyond the textbook.
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Address the Educational Gap with Confidence
This event is your chance to be part of the solution. We provide educators with the tools and strategies to fill this gap, ensuring that all students benefit from a more engaging and comprehensive education. If you've ever felt frustrated with the need to increase the rigor of your curriculum, this is the place to start.
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Transform Challenges into Opportunities
As educators, we often face the challenge of integrating within the constraints of existing curriculums and resources. This event is specifically designed to address these challenges. You'll learn from experienced professionals how to navigate and overcome these hurdles, turning potential obstacles into opportunities for growth and innovation in your classroom.
By attending, you’re not just signing up for another seminar but stepping into a realm of educational transformation. Here, you’ll find not just answers to your current teaching challenges but also a community of like-minded professionals striving to make a real difference in the world of education.
Join us, and be part of shaping the future of teaching and learning in K-12 education.
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Your Facilitator
Dr. Sherri Connell
Dr. Sherri Connell has been a Pennsylvania educator for more than 33 years. She began her career as a high school chemistry teacher, was the Associate Director of Science in Motion for Juniata College, was a high school principal, and for the last 13 years has been an Assistant Superintendent in charge of Curriculum and Instruction. She and her faculty began using the Learning-Focused Instructional Framework 16 years ago.
Learning Goals
You Will Be Able To...
- Justify the importance of Higher Order Thinking.
- Embed Higher Order Thinking across various subjects.
- Tailor activities to suit different age groups and learning abilities.
- Use collaborative and project-based learning to stimulate higher order thinking.
- Plan lessons to teach students how to use specific Higher Order Thinking strategies and processes.
- Increase student's ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information.
- Plan meaningful and challenging standards-driven lesson assignments that integrate content, grade level writing expectations and Higher Order Thinking.
You Will Know...
- The characteristics of Higher Order Thinking questions and assignments.
- The Four Levels of Learning and how they expand on Bloom’s and Webb’s taxonomies to increase the depth of knowledge and rigor.
- The importance of emphasizing Higher Order Thinking in lessons and instruction.
- Higher Order Thinking strategies and processes and the vocabulary and steps associated with each.
- Characteristics of challenging assignments.
What You Receive
In addition to learning from a Learning-Focused expert,
participants will receive a kit that includes the following resources and materials:
When and Where
At Learning-Focused Training Center
Location
- 200 District Dr. Ste 001, Asheville, NC 28803
Date
- July 17, 2025
Time
- 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Our training center is designed for intimate training, with only 22 spots available. We aim to provide a wonderful learning experience to help you grow your network through collaboration.