By changing our language we put the purpose back into the lesson which research tells us is more powerful. It also helps students identify the thinking that will be needed and in turn learn to apply it to everyday situations. Does this mean we move away from learning intentions Not at all. It is simply rephrasing the learning intention and success criteria to give it purpose and to identify the thinking this task needs in order for you to be successful. By default we say you will need to do this and this or include this and this. Yet how many times have we been surprised when students don't elaborate or justify or dig deeper etc. In order for our students to be successful not just with that task but in other tasks both in and out of the classroom, we also needs to discuss, identify and model the types of thinking this task requires. For example:
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AuthorHi, I am Alice. I am a primary teacher and leader in New South Wales, Australia. I have been teaching for the past 14 years in both the Public and Catholic school systems. I am passionate about supporting and mentoring colleagues to think deeply about their efforts to cultivate thinking and learning opportunities for students. Read more Archives
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