The big debate: Should critical thinking be taught as a standalone subject in schools?
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Critical thinking is an essential skill for students – but should it be taught as a standalone subject? We consider the reasons for and against.
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Taking place over two days each year, it is designed to cover the key emerging themes in international education and share advice and guidance to help support your strategic and educational goals.
All attendees receive certificates of attendance and digital accreditation to mark their participation at this annual conference.
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Our 2024 conference took place on 22-23 November 2024.
The conference runs over two days.
See the 2024 speaker line-up and read session overviews.
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Critical thinking is an essential skill for students – but should it be taught as a standalone subject? We consider the reasons for and against.
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Most educators would agree that concept-based teaching and learning is vital to any meaningful education. The IB programme, for example, aligns with concept-based teaching and learning through its emphasis on critical thinking, intercultural understanding, transfer of knowledge and the learner profile.
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