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activities that emphasize the process of learning rather than content
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activities that emphasize divergent thinking rather than convergent thinking
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opportunities to explore ideas through creative problem solving and reasoning
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a diversity of learning experiences, instructional methods, materials, and activities
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opportunities for students to grow in their understanding of themselves and others
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activities which focus on our curriculum strands: thinking skills, creativity, information literacy, success skills, affective skills, and communication skills