Teaching Students to Dig Deeper

<p>What does it really mean for students to be college and career ready? In this new edition of <em>Teaching Students to Dig Deeper</em>, Ben Johnson identifies the ten attributes students need for success, according to key research, the College Board, the ACT, and rigorous state standards. In order to thrive beyond high school, students must become…</p><p>• Analytical thinkers</p><p>• Critical thinkers </p><p>• Problem solvers</p><p>• Inquisitive</p><p>• Opportunistic</p><p>• Flexible</p><p>• Open-minded </p><p>• Teachable </p><p>• Risk takers</p><p>• Expressive </p><p>But how? Johnson offers the answers, providing practical strategies and techniques for making the ten attributes come alive in the classroom, no matter what grade level or subject area you teach. With the book’s strategies and tools, you will be inspired, armed, and ready to help all of your students think on a deeper level and expand their learning.</p> <p>Section I: Creating Thinkers <br>Introduction to Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking,<br>and Problem Solving </p><p>Chapter 1: Analytical Thinkers <br>Chapter 2: Critical Thinkers <br>Chapter 3: Problem Solvers </p><p>Section I Conclusion: Thinking Can Be an Unbelievably Satisfying Learning Experience</p><p>Section II: Creating College- and Career-Ready Learners <br>What Is a Learner? </p><p>Chapter 4: Inquisitive Learners <br>Chapter 5: Opportunistic Learners <br>Chapter 6: Flexible Learners </p><p>Section II Conclusion: College- and Career-Ready<br>Learners Feel a Sense of Urgency </p><p>Section III: Building Resiliency</p><p>Chapter 7: Willingness to Accept Critical Feedback <br>Chapter 8: Willingness to Adjust Based on Feedback <br>Chapter 9: Openness to Possible Failure </p><p>Section III Conclusion: Building Resiliency Is Like Broccoli </p><p>Section IV: Creating Communicators</p><p>Chapter 10: Ability to Express Oneself in Writing and Orally <br>Chapter 11: Skilled at Information Gathering <br>Chapter 12: Drawing Inferences and Reaching Conclusions</p><p>Section IV Conclusion: Creating Effective Communicators </p><p>Final Notes</p>