Teaching Thinking Skills with AI for Innovative Classrooms
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| Duration of the course | 5 to 7 days |
| Minimum number of participants required | 3 |
| Certifications | Certificate of Attendance Europass |
| Course locations | Alanya, Antalya, Istanbul, |
| Course fee | 400€ -560€ |
Course Description
This hands-on course explores how artificial intelligence can support the explicit teaching of thinking skills. Participants learn to apply frameworks such as critical, creative, analytical, and ethical thinking through AI-enhanced strategies and digital platforms. They will use tools like ChatGPT for questioning, Canva and Miro for visual thinking, and Padlet for reflection and collaboration. The course bridges pedagogy and technology, enabling educators to create dynamic lessons that inspire student inquiry and responsible use of AI. It aligns with Erasmus+ priorities for digital transformation, innovation, and 21st-century skills.
Aim
This course aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to enhance their thinking abilities across various domains, enabling them to apply these skills effectively in both personal and professional settings.
Objectives
- Integrate AI into teaching thinking skills.
- Design digital learning tasks that develop higher-order thinking.
- Guide students in critical and creative problem-solving.
- Use digital tools to plan, assess, and reflect on thinking processes.
- Promote ethical and responsible use of AI for innovation in the classroom.
Methodology & Assessment
The course employs experiential, project-based, and collaborative learning approaches. Participants engage in interactive workshops, digital design tasks, and AI-supported micro-teaching sessions. Assessment is continuous and performance-based, focusing on the design of an AI-Enhanced Thinking Lesson Plan and a reflective portfolio. Structured peer and trainer feedback ensures reliability, promotes professional growth, and align learning outcomes with Erasmus+ quality standards.
Course Timetable
Day 1 – Introduction to Thinking and AI
- What is Thinking? Can Thinking Be Taught?
- Exploring types of thinking: critical, creative, analytical, ethical
- How AI supports thinking and learning
- Activity: “AI as a Thinking Partner” – Interactive ChatGPT task
Day 2 – Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills
- Comparison, classification, and cause–and–effect reasoning
- Checking data reliability and evaluating arguments
- Using AI to analyse, question, and predict outcomes
- Activity: AI Fact Check Challenge
Day 3 – Creative and Visual Thinking
- Imagination and creative expression through AI and design tools
- Brainstorming, visual storytelling, and digital artistry
- Workshop: Design a Creative Thinking Wall
Day 4 – Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
- Identifying and analysing problems with AI support
- Decision-making frameworks and simulations
- Ethical considerations in AI-assisted solutions
- Activity: AI Decision Advisor role play
Day 5 – Integration & Innovation Showcase
- Integrating thinking skills into curriculum design
- Creating an AI-Enhanced Thinking Lesson Plan
- Peer feedback and group reflection
- Closing: Certification Ceremony & Project Showcase