Teaching Students to Dig Deeper: Ten Essential Skills for College and Career Readiness [Paperback]

What does it really mean for students to be college and career ready? In this new edition of Teaching Students to Dig Deeper, Ben Johnson identifies the ten attributes students need for success, according to key research, the College Board, the ACT, and rigorous state standards. In order to thrive beyond high school, students must become&

Analytical thinkers

Critical thinkers

Problem solvers

Inquisitive

Opportunistic

Flexible

Open-minded

Teachable

Risk takers

Expressive

But how? Johnson offers the answers, providing practical strategies and techniques for making the ten attributes come alive in the classroom, no matter what grade level or subject area you teach. With the books strategies and tools, you will be inspired, armed, and ready to help all of your students think on a deeper level and expand their learning.

Section I: Creating Thinkers
Introduction to Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking,
and Problem Solving

Chapter 1: Analytical Thinkers
Chapter 2: Critical Thinkers
Chapter 3: Problem Solvers

Section I Conclusion: Thinking Can Be an Unbelievably Satisfying Learning Experience

Section II: Creating College- and Career-Ready Learners
What Is a Learner?

Chapter 4: Inquisitive Learners
Chapter 5: Opportunistic Learners
Chapter 6: Flexible Learners

Section II Conclusion: College- and Career-Ready
Learners Feel a Sense of Urgency

Section III: Building Resiliency

Chapter 7: Willingness to Accept Critical Feedback
Chapter 8: Willingness to Adjustls%