1. Learning Journey Journals
Ani handed out journal kits and bags of goodies in each kit. Brief explanation about kit contents.
To ue on reflection journals. Reflection time at the end of each hui based around the following questions.
- What am i able to take from this session and put into action in my class?
- What is one new idea i took from this session that intrigued me and why?
- Is there anything i might use, change or adapt in my teaching, as an outcome, from this session.
2. Art Costa Notes (Habits of Mind)
Read interview and with a buddy discuss main points from interview.
The 16 habits if mind align closely to Key Competencies, esp Managing -self
Very user friendly.
More thoughts and discussion to follow.
3. Think Pair Share
Another thinking tool. Read or talk about something and share and discuss with a buddy.
Great for shy or quiet children who have plenty to share but not in a public space.
4, Thinking Place Mats
Master sheets to fill and in and share by group.
5. What is inquiry learning?
Read, highlight main points and discuss what inquiry may look like in our school?
Directed Question-Teacher directed
Guided Question- More Collaborative
Pure Inquiry-Student directed
Homework-To look for a model that maybe appropriate for own class.
The importance of the 'essential question' Blooms taxonmy is needed to allow us as teachers become better at asking questions. Further development of Blooms Taxonomy.
The ultimate is aim of inquiry is "there is no right answer"
Y Chart highlighting what an inquiry class looks like, sounds like, feels like.
Time to ingest, digest and reflect on in reflection journals and to share at next learning circle.
6. Reflection time in journals based around above questions.
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