25 Sep questioning and critical thinking strategies allow students to progress in their learning

As part of the learning process, questioning and critical thinking strategies allow students to progress in their learning. Instruction that encourages questioning and critical thinking engages students and supports the achievement of predetermined goals. As the teacher, you will be responsible for identifying standards appropriate for the curriculum, creating measurable objectives, and developing instructional strategies and assessments that align with the objectives of the lesson.

For this assignment, complete the “Critical Thinking and Questioning Strategies Matrix” to plan instruction for the grade level that corresponds with your field experience. Using the template, select three standards across two or more content areas and complete the following:

Develop one aligned learning objective for each standard

Develop one inquiry-based instructional strategy to encourage critical thinking skills and independent learning for each standard

Include three higher-order questions to engage students in critical thinking, challenge assumptions, and foster problem solving for each standard. These questions should :

Allow for multiple, open-ended responses

Encourage diverse thinking

Advance discussion in the classroom to solve problems

Promote problem solving of real-world experiences

Create one assessment for each standard that aligns with the standard and learning objective

Support your plan with 2-3 scholarly resources.

While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.