Thinking About Thinking Preservice Teachers Strengthen Their Thinking Artfully

Thinking is something that educators often take for granted. But what does it means to be a good thinker? How can teachers know when their students are thinking deeply? Can teachers help students become better thinkers? And what do we want our students to learn and think deeply about? Preservice teachers explored the topic of thinking using the artful thinking program. Looking at art images helped deepen and strengthen students' thinking. These preservice teachers revealed a shift in their thinking about thinking and their insights caused them to rethink their lessons and curriculum. © Phi Delta Kappa International, Inc.