Higher Order Thinking

I do not think there is one way to get students to think in a "higher" way. I believe this is something that comes from being exposed to many forms of learning. It seems as though students are used to the routine of learning a lesson and then taking a test to see how much of the material they have learned or comprehended. Sometimes giving an exam is effective but there are many other ways to get your students to learn. I think using different forms of learning such as technology, working in cooperative groups, and class discussions is a way to get children to "think differently." Instead of memorizing the parts of a cell for a test, maybe students can discuss which parts perform certain functions.