Developing Curriculum to Nurture Critically Thoughtful Learners

Since 2009, more than 1500 Ontario teachers have participated in Critical Thinking conferences, workshops and online support sessions. Through these self-directed PD opportunities, classroom teachers have gained valuable skills, resources, and support for improving their classroom practice through the integration of an effective critical thinking framework.

OTF continues to support teachers in developing their critical thinking skills and strategies through our ongoing online support. To join the contact list for these online events, email us at otfongoingsupport@otffeo.on.ca.

See below for information and links from The Critical thinking Consortium and Garfield Gini-Newman.

What do teachers think about their critical thinking learning? Read on…

“Wow! Can’t wait to attach my teaching/lessons to help my students become critical thinkers.”

“I am teaching a new grade this year. This conference provided strategies that I can implement to plan and deliver an engaging program. It also increased my level of engagement in the curriculum. Amazing!”

“Conferences like this are very inspiring and provide us a fantastic opportunity for professional dialogue and networking.”

“I am very enthusiastic to share all the things I’ve learned. I have students that are bored with traditional teaching methods (which I’ve fallen into) and I feel rejuvenated again!”

“Looking forward to webinars.”

Critical Thinking Network
The Critical Thinking Network is being developed, in partnership with The Critical Thinking Consortium (TC2), as part of OTF’s professional development program. It is designed as a place for educators to come together and “think about thinking.” As the network develops and grows, it will provide information about critical thinking with links to online articles, resources, references and networking opportunities to assist with embedding critical thinking into your classroom curriculum.

Garfield Gini-Newman - Biography

Click here for Sample Critical Thinking Tasks

Click here for Garfield Gini-Newman's presentation

Click here for Garfield Gini-Newman's resource package

Click here for Garfield Gini-Newman's presentation - October 29, 2010.

Click here for Garfield Gini-Newman's presentation - October 30, 2010

Click here for Garfield Gini-Newman's Assessment Task Planning Template (Word)

Click here for Garfield Gini-Newman’s presentation Nurturing Intelligence in the 21st Century - Caution: this is a very large file(30 MBs PDF)