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Dr. Tiff and Coach Val explore how children often listen for instructions rather than understanding, and why teaching kids to own their thinking is crucial for success. They share strategies for helping students become independent thinkers instead of passive instruction-followers.

• Students are often trained to listen for what to do rather than listening to understand
• Self-reflection is necessary for parents and teachers to recognize how they may encourage dependency
• Breaking information into smaller chunks helps students process concepts more effectively
• Building independence requires gradually reducing explicit instruction over time
• Creating a safe environment for students to acknowledge challenges builds resilience
• Celebrating when students identify difficulties rather than sheltering them from struggle
• Humanizing the teacher-student relationship creates trust that encourages independent thinking
• Starting the school year with clear expectations about student thinking sets the foundation

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