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21st Century Thinking Project
How would you rate your knowledge and use of active thinking routines in
your teaching in February?
How would you rate your knowledge and use of active thinking routines in
your teaching in October?
What routines or strategies are you are using to make thinking
visible in your classroom?
Think then respond prompt posters Mind maps
Double bubble mapHot potato
Round robin Cooperative learning tools
Questioning Foster co-operation
PCQ Judge Jury
Metaphor Colour Symbol Image Active thinking tasks for homeworkHigher order Blooms categories
Mapping backwards Venn diagrams
Cause & Effect maps See think wonder
POETruths and False
321 BridgePMI
InspirationY chart & T chart
KWHLThink pair share
DiscussionCompare the SquareSilent card shuffle
Concept maps/mind maps See Think Wonder
SWOT Plan, Do, Reflect
De Bono Hats QuestionsOpen ended Questions
Students generally think that Active Thinking routines are:
Using Active Thinking routines has provided more opportunities for
student dialogue, accountability and collaboration
I use technology to promote Active Thinking
I have more of an understanding of the purpose and ways to plan Active Thinking routines in my curriculum
planning and teaching
There is more of a common understanding and thinking language in our Primary School now compere
with Term 1
Has working independently or collaboratively on a task of your
choosing been beneficial for your professional learning?
Would you like further opportunities to participate in Action Research,
either independently or collaboratively
What resources would assist in the classroom to promote active
thinking?Physical
• Larger working area with more group desks and collaborative spaces
• iPads • Interactive screens
Pedagogical• Online reusable teacher resources to
enhance lesson planning• A framework to remind of us of what tools
are available • Clear success criteria - children know what
they are learning and how to be successful • Clear objectives for each lesson
Human• Working with a professional for new
suggestions with current units• A person who is trained in the area,
demonstrating lessons with my units• Teacher aide for group and discussion work
Time• Time to inject thinking into all subjects • Time to share• More access to computers
What professional learning opportunities would you like to
experience to assist your understanding of making thinking visible?
• Watching other professionals teaching using active thinking. • Demonstrations, observations, readings and research • Whole staff sharing sessions like the ones we had• Working with other teachers and seeing how they do things.• I have loved learning from each other• Time to play and learn is also such a critically important need that is often overlooked! • Time to consider how thinking strategies can be used• More examples of how Active Thinking is used in the classroom. • More time to "play" with technology in order to incorporate resources more efficiently more
hands on/sharing workshops • Workshops that teach ways of implementing these skills in the classroom • Visiting teachers room who can model good practise in these areas • Watching other teachers at our school and others in action• Working with experts at the planning level• Feedback on teaching approaches • Practical examples
What have been the positives of the Action Research approach to
professional learning?
• Working collaboratively and sharing ideas with fellow teachers • Engaging sessions with more creative teaching • Able to follow own interests and needs • Relevant learning trial and error opportunities • Meaningful time spent to develop units • Sharing of ideas with common goals • Growing a meta language • Loved all the different directions individuals went in • Positive vibe about the place in regards to the project. • Thinking outside of the classroom - Loved it! • I liked being able to link an interest of mine to my teaching career. • Greater student engagement and involvement • Interacting with experts to help with research• It was focussed and made you have to broaden your own personal learning and
understanding. • It gave you opportunities to reflect and talk with the other teachers and seek PD as you
needed.
Identify any blockers to the Action Research professional learning
approach?
• Time is always a blocker to professional learning and trialling• Need time to communicate with others and consult "experts" in the IT areas• Time to plan and share further with peers and visit other class rooms• Time of year - pressure to fit it in• Students can fall behind in group situations or become distracted and some will withdraw due
to social implications etc • Don't forget the importance of Listening skills• Remember technology is an educational tool not a vehicle for entertainment• Limited access to computers for all children • More time needed to consider how to implement into my subject area• More exposure to thinking routines to understand how they work and what their desirable
outcome is to then consider how it could work for me as well• No blockers • I enjoyed this approach • Would be great to have a project for a year and many check in points