

Critical Thinking & Reading with Dan Willingham
10 snips Dec 13, 2017
Dan Willingham, critical thinking pioneer, discusses the relationship between critical thinking, reading, and teaching. They explore the role of existing knowledge in decoding thinking and whether reading for evaluation enhances outcomes. Dave also talks about attention in thinking, like when listening to a podcast.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Fostering Critical Thinking and Domain Knowledge in Education
01:31 • 28min
Enhancing Reading Comprehension Through Background Knowledge and Metacognition
29:36 • 15min
Fostering Curiosity and Joy in Learning within School Culture
44:25 • 3min
Exploring the Impact of Reading Goals on Comprehension and Evaluation
47:33 • 3min
Importance of Evaluating Texts for Better Comprehension
50:14 • 12min
Engagement and Active Learning in Education
01:02:10 • 16min