This first episode lays out my plans for this show. I’m interested in discussing applied examples of and research on best practices in cultivating critical thinking in the classroom. I describe my professional background and understanding of how critical thinking is achieved in the classroom.

Based on the literature, I don’t believe it is possible to “teach” critical thinking, but critical thinking is rather a mode of thinking we experience. So, this show is not about how to teach critical thinking, but rather how to create a situation in class that is conducive to critical thinking.

If you are a teacher, homeschooler, youth program leader, or education and learning science researcher, and you’d like to come on the show, please dm me, send a message or comment on this episode so we can talk shop.

My main goal is improving my own practice and allowing others to share what works for everyone’s benefit, especially kids.

The show is produced by me and the theme music is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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