Actual Intelligence with Steve Pearlman
Steve Pearlman, Ph.D.
One of the world's premiere critical thinking experts, you can view Dr. Steve Pearlman's viral Editor’s Pick TEDx talk here: https://youtu.be/Bry8J78Awq0?si=08vBAR1710mgQt0i pearlmanactualintelligence.substack.com
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Jan 8, 2018 • 1h 4min
Why the 5-Paragraph Essay is from Hell
Warning: This episode may provoke strong reactions from 5-paragraph-essay devotees. Not for the faint of heart! Listen in as Steve and Dave unfairly blame all of the world's problems on the 5-paragraph essay format frequently used in secondary and higher education. Also news of the week: Why even young children possess strong critical thinking skills, and how the Air Force explores "forecasting" as a critical thinking goal. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pearlmanactualintelligence.substack.com
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Dec 13, 2017 • 1h 18min
Critical Thinking & Reading with Dan Willingham
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.
Nov 16, 2017 • 1h 1min
Fostering Metacognition, Growth Mindset, and Grit, with Dr. Peter Arthur
TCTI welcomes Peter Arthur, Ph.D. Peter is a frequent keynote speaker and sought-after workshop facilitator on “Enhancing Metacognition, Growth Mindset and Grit for Student Success.” He speaks with Steve and Dave about the intersects between his work and critical thinking. Plus, Steve has some depressing news of the week, and we learn why critical thinking isn't the same thing as being smart. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pearlmanactualintelligence.substack.com
Oct 11, 2017 • 47min
Three Critical Thinking Exercises
Struggling to find ways to integrate direct critical thinking instruction into your courses? In this week's episode, Steve and Dave offer some modified versions of three exercises straight from The Critical Thinking Initiative handbook, exercises you can easily adapt into your coursework regardless of subject, discipline, or even grade level. Also, learn about a mysterious "mental gremlin"! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pearlmanactualintelligence.substack.com
