Many classroom environments favor a certain kind of thinker, usually the students who are quick to recall a fact when the instructor asks a question. But that’s not the only type of mind, and it’s not even always the best kind of mind for learning, says Barbara Oakley, a professor of engineering at Oakland University who works at translating the latest brain research into practical advice for teachers and learners.

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Students Have Different Thinking Speeds and Styles. Inclusive Teaching Means Realizing That

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Students Have Different Thinking Speeds and Styles. Inclusive Teaching Means Realizing That

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