Improving Engagement and Performance: Key Thinking Moves All Instructional Leaders Should Look for K-8

This edWeb podcast is co-Sponsored by KnowAtom & Worldwide Cultures of Thinking in Action.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.Why do ideas take off in some classrooms and fall flat in others? Why do some classrooms experience more learning loss than others? Listen to this edWeb podcast for an evidence-based discussion to learn how principals, teachers, and curriculum leaders can develop a culture of thinking to transform student performance and engagement.Key takeaways from this session include:What thinking is and what it’s notHow thinking moves form routines and mindsetsCommon curriculum and instructional barriers to student thinkingAdministrative “look-fors” that bring a culture of thinking into focusThe panelists use K-8 science as a context for discussion, exploring ties between thinking and new performance-based standards such as the Next Generation Science Standards, using elements of KnowAtom’s evidence-based core science curriculum designed for K-8 Next Generation Science Standards in adaptive and adoptive states.This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-8 curriculum administrators, principals, teachers, and instructional coaches.KnowAtomJoin thousands of students and teachers on the pathway to success with the NGSS.Worldwide Cultures of Thinking in ActionCoT classrooms are more focused on thinking, learning, understanding, and collaborationDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.