10 Step Process for Stronger Writing – Jordan Peterson

10 Step Process for Stronger Writing – Jordan Peterson

Writing is a means to learn critical thinkging? Catching a video involving critical thinking with Jordan Peterson was a good find. Within the video, he conveys the best method to learn critical thinking is to have strong writing skills. I was immediately interested. Per Jordan, to learn critical thinking, teach your kids how to write….

Decline Reading Proficiency Continues for Kids

Decline Reading Proficiency Continues for Kids

It is estimated that 67% of fourth-grade students do not read proficiently at their grade level. Only one-third of high school seniors are considered proficient readers, and only 4% of seniors reached the highest level of advanced proficiency in reading on a recent test. In fact, only 39% of teacher preparation programs across the nation…

Rumination – What is it and How to Stop it?

Rumination – What is it and How to Stop it?

Another term for Rumination is ‘Chewing the Cud.’  It is when someone deeply considers a thought about something. Normally the focus is on past events. A preoccupation with past failures. These could be mistakes, actions taken or missed, perhaps even lost opportunities. It’s unhealthy obsessive thinking. This is also considered a symptom of depression. Not surprisingly,…

Placed in a Box

Placed in a Box

The term ‘placed in a box’ can also be said as ‘put in a box’ and has duel meanings. To be buried in a coffin or To be categorized as a type of person who …. Both meanings have negative connotations and harm the individual. The person placed in the coffin signifying death and the…

Education System Suppressing Critical Thinking

Education System Suppressing Critical Thinking

I have been conveying my observation in the loss of critical thinking, involving the youth. I recently found an article that supports that claim. We see the downfall of self-reflection, deep learning, critical thinking, it is nice to provide accurate backing to support those claims. The article, written in 2018, conveys the kids desire to…

The Power of Numbers

The Power of Numbers

Numbers in and of themselves are a funny thing. They are not a physical item to touch, consume or object. However, we can definitely feel the impact of numbers. Consider the difference of having 5 100’s compared to 5 1’s. We use numbers as mathematical objects to count, measure, and label. These representive symbols are…