You’ve been told to teach critical thinking through open-ended tasks, creative projects, and endless student-led activities.
But here’s the truth:
These methods are built on a flawed understanding of how the brain learns.
This free guide is grounded in the
science of learning
—a research-backed approach that shows critical thinking can’t happen without background knowledge and explicit instruction, no matter how engaging the task.
If learning isn't sticking, this will show you why.
If you're overwhelmed by a million strategies, this will simplify your next step.
✅ A 2 minute self-audit to uncover hidden issues in your current approach
✅ A quickstart roadmap for building critical thinking the right way
✅ A repeatable set of simple teaching routines based on cognitive science
✅ The 3 most common traps that waste time and block learning (and how to fix them)
If you’re ready to leverage the power of cognitive science to start building real understanding, this guide is for you.