In this lesson, the "Believing and Doubting Game" was introduced to help us as teachers critically examine the different teaching approaches offered in this course, and hopefully, beyond, in order to develop our own effective teaching styles. However, we also need to challenge our students, whether at the beginning or advanced levels, to also think critically. The easiest way to encourage our students to think outside the box and create their own ideas is to ask open ended questions.

In the video we watch a group of primary-aged students exercising a variety of cognitive skills in a make-believe game of “Trading Post.” This video effectively demonstrates that the benefits of using dramatic play as a teaching and learning tool do not end with the preschool or kindergarten years. Recall from your own childhood experiences the kind of games you played with your friends during your primary school years. Did you continue to engage in dramatic play based on imagination? Think about a favorite game you played with friends during your primary years that was based on imaginative play. Describe the game and the cognitive and affective skills it involved. provide examples

Write one example of children’s divergent thinking. How can teachers encourage this type of thinking by doing a scanventure hunt?

In your own words, discuss how educators can use challenges to adapt play for differing ability levels.

1. How can teachers promote critical thinking skills in their students?Question 1Answera.By providing students with a set of fixed answers and solutions to problemsb.By discouraging students from questioning the status quo or authority figuresc.By encouraging students to rely on their intuition and emotionsd.By providing opportunities for students to analyze and evaluate information, ask questions, and challenge assumptions

How effective do you think this lesson is at teaching what critical thinking is and how to think critically? Write a paragraph to express your answer.