Day 7 was all about THINKING. In particular 'higher order thinking' (HOT) and how we can get our students thinking more critically.
I found the image below helpful in understanding the various levels of thinking.
My goal is to push my students beyond literal through to the interpretive and evaluative levels - Reading between and beyond the lines. While this already happens to some degree I was challenged to be more intentional in planning opportunities for higher order thinking
To do this I am endeavouring to use gritty texts that include critical literacy themes such as gender roles, social stereotypes etc and come up with HOT response to text follow up activities. These gritty texts will also provide great opportunities for robust extended discussion.
To support the outworking of this I want to use a digital modelling book (see screenshot below). I haven't used one before but I can see it's usefulness in recording children's thinking and responses in our guided reading sessions.
Kia ora Rob
ReplyDeleteIt’s been great to read your takeaways from the RPI Day 7: Thinking.. As you say, the ‘levels of thinking’ visual offers a really accessible framework for prompting learning design that ‘pushes’ for higher order thinking. I really like your use of the term “gritty texts” to signify those topics and themes that offer a ‘way in’ to more provoking discussion and contestable contributions by learners.
It’s encouraging to see you are going to trial a digital modelling book and as you say, the possible affordances of rewindable learner responses. I also appreciated your many contributions to the Homework segment today including your “Word Pillars” - such a well designed classroom feature - and the “Which Would YOU?” vocabulary activity. Are any of these posted to your students’ blogs - I would love to read some of their collaborative reasoning!.
Our team’s ‘provocation’ session in the breakout group was really engaging too. I know that you have implemented argumentation in your classes over the years so I look forward to following your implementation of a provocation from the texts you brought, particularly with a critical literacy theme. As we saw in our group’s discussion, the right support and a strong provocation statement can help focus learners up front, and if framed well, promotes rigorous discussion.
All the best for your planning and coaching conversations.
Nga mihi
Naomi R.
Literacy Facilitator - Manaiakalani Reading Practice Intensive