Perspective | Parents can be clumsy school critics. Teach students to do it better.
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High school students can enhance their critical thinking skills by critiquing their textbooks and educational experiences. Currently, many students lack opportunities for meaningful writing, which could be addressed by implementing assignments that ask for thoughtful critiques of their learning environment. Advanced writing programs like the International Baccalaureate or Advanced Placement could introduce critiques of schooling as projects. This approach would help students articulate their thoughts and concerns, fostering deeper engagement with their education and facilitating the development of reasoned arguments.
Encouraging high school students to criticize their textbooks and schools might be worthwhile, as they are aware of the issues firsthand.
Classes often do not require substantial writing, but an essay critiquing their school would allow students to engage in meaningful argumentation.
Implementing critiques in advanced writing programs could empower students to analyze their educational environment and suggest improvements.
Writing critiques can invigorate students' engagement, fostering critical thinking and providing a personal connection to their educational issues.
Read at Washington Post
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