Author Archives: Denna Hintze

Convergent Questions (from 2.4.15 Writing Critical Thinking Questions) Convergent questions build Level 2 knowledge (understanding of concepts) and help students elevate their knowledge to Level 3 (applying knowledge to solve problems). Convergent questions require students to organize, interpret, analyze, and … Continue reading →

This monthly article will feature a different learning skill each month and instead of talking theory will ONLY give ideas for targeting/strengthening that learning skill for ages 2 to 102! Remember that you can find ALL the learning skills in … Continue reading →

Strategy: Permitting the Learner to Fail FROM: 3.1.3 Methodology for Creating a Quality Learning Environment Step 5 in the Methodology for Creating a Quality Learning Environment is “permit the learner to fail”. Most faculty find it difficult to watch students … Continue reading →

This monthly column shares a small idea or low-stakes practice that everyone can try out whether in a classroom setting or other learning context. Remember that all current Academy members have free access to the e-Faculty Guidebook through the Member’s … Continue reading →