Activity 13 Developing critical thinking technology in tfl

Teach the Cause and Effect
Step 1: Let them explore and test independently in a safe environment. Lot of discoveries was made by simple explorations. Such expeditions often teach a good lesson on cause and effect.
Step 2: A great game for teaching cause and effect is the old classical Marbles. Same goes for Pool and Snookers.


Judy and Jury
Step 1: Evaluation, analysis and judgment are all critical thinking skills that are particularly useful in an English classroom that requires close reading and analytical writing.
Step 2: Invite students to introduce to the class perceived injustices occurring in their school. Students may feel angry over a new dress code, a shortened lunch period or a new discipline policy.
Step 3: The student gives a one-minute summary of the problem and then has two minutes to prepare his best arguments against the infraction.
Step 4: Another student serves as a challenger and has two minutes to prepare her best arguments in support of the policy.
The students each have one minute to present arguments.
Step 5: The class then votes on which student presented the best argument. If time permits, allow students to discuss why one set of arguments was more appealing than the other. The student debater who wins the class over receives a prize, such as extra points on an assignment.