Episode 2: I think therefore I am—critical thinking in the English classroom

Being able to discern meaning and truth from agenda and biases is believed by many to be an essential skill for our young people today. But how do educators teach critical thinking  while facing increased pressure to measure (and report on) more tangible learning outcomes? 

In this episode our host and Principal of Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Ms Jacinda Euler, interviews Ms Jo Genders, Director of English, about how students are learning to critically analyse literary texts.

The conversation covers: 

• Where does a love of literature come from?
• Why is Jane Eyre still relevant?
• What is the Harvard Project Zero approach to learning - and what is 'messy work'?
• Jo's book recommendations.

Read Ms Jo Genders' article for a deeper investigation into critical thinking in English.