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Actual Intelligence with Steve Pearlman

One of the world’s premiere critical thinking experts, you can view Dr. Steve Pearlman’s viral Editor’s Pick TEDx talk here: https://youtu.be/Bry8J78Awq0?si=08vBAR1710mgQt0i

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Latest Episodes:

Problem-Based Learning: Myths, Realities, and Critical Thinking Connections Mar 26, 2018

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Dave and Steve tackle one of the more over- and misused terms in education, Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Learn the research behind PBL, what it is, for what it works well and for what it doesn't work well. In news of the week: How Artificial Intelligence is going to force educational change, and how critical thinking might just offer hope for the world in terms of climate change. Maybe. (This episode contains minor technical difficulties that were out of our control. Apologies in advance.)

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stevenjpearlman.substack.com

Never read a 5-paragraph essay again! Three alternatives for any class. Jan 23, 2018

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Having blamed all the world's problems on the 5-paragraph essay in the previous episode, Steve and Dave offer three alternatives to the 5-paragraph form. These are tested, easily implemented essay structures that emphasize critical thinking and foster stronger content acquisition. News of the week explains why critical thinking can't be taught (but it can) and covers a letter to educators from subject matter itself!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stevenjpearlman.substack.com

Why the 5-Paragraph Essay is from Hell Jan 08, 2018

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Warning: This episode may provoke strong reactions from 5-paragraph-essay devotees. Not for the faint of heart! Listen in as Steve and Dave unfairly blame all of the world's problems on the 5-paragraph essay format frequently used in secondary and higher education. Also news of the week: Why even young children possess strong critical thinking skills, and how the Air Force explores "forecasting" as a critical thinking goal.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stevenjpearlman.substack.com

Critical Thinking & Reading with Dan Willingham Dec 13, 2017

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Critical thinking pioneer and guru Dan Willingham joins Dave and Steve in discussing the relationship between critical thinking, reading, and teaching. They delve into the role that existing bodies of knowledge play in decoding thinking. News of the week examines whether or not reading to evaluate produces stronger outcomes than reading to comprehend. Also, to get "meta," Dave talks about the role attention plays in thinking, such as when listening to a podcast ... or not.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stevenjpearlman.substack.com

Fostering Metacognition, Growth Mindset, and Grit, with Dr. Peter Arthur Nov 16, 2017

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TCTI welcomes Peter Arthur, Ph.D. Peter is a frequent keynote speaker and sought-after workshop facilitator on “Enhancing Metacognition, Growth Mindset and Grit for Student Success.” He speaks with Steve and Dave about the intersects between his work and critical thinking.

Plus, Steve has some depressing news of the week, and we learn why critical thinking isn't the same thing as being smart.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stevenjpearlman.substack.com

Three Critical Thinking Exercises Oct 11, 2017

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Struggling to find ways to integrate direct critical thinking instruction into your courses? In this week's episode, Steve and Dave offer some modified versions of three exercises straight from The Critical Thinking Initiative handbook, exercises you can easily adapt into your coursework regardless of subject, discipline, or even grade level. Also, learn about a mysterious "mental gremlin"!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stevenjpearlman.substack.com

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