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A summary for my
Researching Journal
Article about:
A Layered Learning Approach
Begin by having students read a story, article,
or analyze a piece of media. Then have them
excavate and explore its various layers of
meaning.
First, ask students to think about the literal
meaning of what they just read.
For example, if students read an article about
the desegregation of public schools during the
1950s, they should be able to answer questions
such as:
Who was involved?
What happened?
Where did it happen?
Which details are important?
This is the first layer of critical thinking:
reading comprehension.
Do students understand the passage at its
most basic level?
Ask the Tough Questions
The next layer delves deeper and starts to
uncover the author’s purpose and craft. Teach
students to ask the tough questions:
What information is included?
What or who is left out?
How does word choice influence the reader?
What perspective is represented?
What values or people are marginalized?
These questions force students to critically
analyze the choices behind the final product.
In today’s age of fast-paced, easily accessible
information, it is essential to teach students how
to critically examine the information they
consume. The goal is to equip students with the
mindset to ask these questions on their own.
Strike Gold
The deepest layer of critical thinking comes
from having students take a step back to think
about the big picture. This level of thinking is
no longer focused on the text itself but rather
its real-world implications.
Students explore questions such as:
Why does this matter?
What lesson have I learned?
How can this lesson be applied to other situations?
Students truly engage in critical thinking when
they are able to reflect on their thinking and
apply their knowledge to a new situation.
This step has the power to transform
knowledge into wisdom.
There are vast ways to spark critical thinking in
the classroom. Here are a few other ideas:
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