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Contents:
About the Authors
Introduction
Chapter 1: Cultivating Habits of the Mind
Chapter 2: Self-Regulation
Chapter 3: Critical Thinking
Chapter 4: Collaboration
Chapter 5: Creative Thinking
Chapter 6: Communication
Chapter 7: Digital Citizenship
Chapter 8: Social Competence
References and Resources
Index

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Information

Publisher

Solution Tree Press

Year

2018

ISBN

9781943874736

Edition

Topic

Education

Subtopic

Education Teaching Methods

Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Table of Contents
About the Authors
Introduction
1 Habits of the Mind
2 Self-Regulation
3 Critical Thinking
4 Collaboration
5 Creative Thinking
6 Communication
7 Digital Citizenship
8 Social Competence
References & Resources
Index