3.ask questions and give assignments that require students to fit information into a larger framework. For example, instead of just asking students to name the capital of a particular state, ask them if they have visited the capital and what their experiences were, what other cities are located in that section of the united states, or how large or small the city is.
4.be a model who processes information deeply rather than just scratching the surface. Explore topics in depth, and talk about how the information you are discussing fits within a larger network of ideas.