To scaffold our students' thinking and learning throughout the Design Process, we use a variety of Thinking Routines.
To scaffold our students' thinking and learning throughout the Design Process, we use a variety of Thinking Routines.
Although different in design, at their core, Thinking Routines are graphic organisers used to support students' thinking dispositions (4-Learning Powers) and to demonstrate content knowledge. At their heart, Thinking Routines allow students to make their learning visible to others.
Although different in design, at their core, Thinking Routines are graphic organisers used to support students' thinking dispositions (4-Learning Powers) and to demonstrate content knowledge. At their heart, Thinking Routines allow students to make their learning visible to others.
Below are some examples of the Thinking Routines used by Christ The King Primary School, several of which have been adapted from the resources from Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Below are some examples of the Thinking Routines used by Christ The King Primary School, several of which have been adapted from the resources from Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Word, Phrase, Sentence Thinking Routine - PBLWord, Phrase, Sentence Thinking Routine
Word, Phrase, Sentence Thinking Routine
Purpose / Thinking Disposition:
Purpose / Thinking Disposition:
Exploring stories, quotes or songs and their hidden messages. Exploring issues from the artists perspective & making connections.
Exploring stories, quotes or songs and their hidden messages. Exploring issues from the artists perspective & making connections.
3-2-1 BRIDGE THINKING ROUTINE (TERM 1, 2021)3-2-1 Bridge Thinking Routine
3-2-1 Bridge Thinking Routine
Purpose / Thinking Disposition:
Purpose / Thinking Disposition:
Inquisitiveness: Gaging curiosity, questioning and preconceived ideas about a topic or provocation. Completed at end of unit to form a bridge.
Inquisitiveness: Gaging curiosity, questioning and preconceived ideas about a topic or provocation. Completed at end of unit to form a bridge.
See, Think, Me, We - Christ The King Primary SchoolSee, Think, Me, We
See, Think, Me, We
Purpose / Thinking Disposition:
Purpose / Thinking Disposition:
Resourcefulness: Making connections between subject areas (My life and wider word). Completed after listening to/viewing a story or video related to unit.
Resourcefulness: Making connections between subject areas (My life and wider word). Completed after listening to/viewing a story or video related to unit.
Although there are a range of Thinking Routines widely available, a major challenge for teachers is selecting the appropriate graphic organiser that will allow for students to deep dive into their learning and engage their interests. Rigorous discussion by teachers in team planning is a crucial element in setting the students up for success. Particularly around the questions of
Although there are a range of Thinking Routines widely available, a major challenge for teachers is selecting the appropriate graphic organiser that will allow for students to deep dive into their learning and engage their interests. Rigorous discussion by teachers in team planning is a crucial element in setting the students up for success. Particularly around the questions of
- "What is it that we want our students to know by the conclusion of this unit?"
- "Why is this relevant and purposeful for our students' understanding of the world?"
- "How can we best scaffold their learning to arrive here through the Problem-based Learning unit?".
Hence, it is important for teaching staff having a deep understanding of the 5-Stage Design Process and the purpose of the different Thinking Routines available.
Hence, it is important for teaching staff having a deep understanding of the 5-Stage Design Process and the purpose of the different Thinking Routines available.