Marvelous Mysteries: Fostering Critical Thinking in Young Children - Alabama Public Television Marvelous Mysteries: Fostering Critical Thinking in Young Children
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Marvelous Mysteries: Fostering Critical Thinking in Young Children

This is a free training from Alabama Public Television. It is approximately two hours in length and can be held online or in-person at your workplace.

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Educator Grade Level

K-2 Educator

Subjects

STEM

Hours or Certification

Awards Professional Development Hours

Location

On-Site

Created By

Marc Waters, B.S.

Tags

school-age | STEM | critical thinking | Problem solving

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Join us as we explore a variety of activities that have been designed to provide children with opportunities to solve problems, think logically, make inferences, and work collaboratively.  In this two-hour workshop, we will engage in solving mysteries and challenges while incorporating breakout boxes. Using books and PBS KIDS programs, we will discover how to implement activities that foster children’s critical thinking skills.

Training Level: Intermediate
Target Age Group: School-agers
DHR Training Areas: CD
CDA Subject Areas: 2, 3
CKA Content Areas: LEE, CGD
CCDF Training Areas: 19
Quality Indicator: M

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