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This toolkit consists of Chapters 4-8 which can be implemented in any order.
Chapter 4
How We Arrange the Furniture in a Thinking Classroom
De-fronting the classroom changes student behavior and teacher behavior. Students talk together more and teachers less.
Not too chaotic or too organized.
Safety to take risks. Freedom to try and fail.
Orderly Classroom
De-Fronted Classroom
200-400 (90%) questions a day were Proximity/Stop
Chapter 5
How We Answer Questions in a Thinking Classroom
"Just know that the longer you talk, and the longer they listen, the less likely you are going to be able to get them to think." (page 103)
Chapter 6
When, Where, and How Tasks are Given in a Thinking Classroom
Chapter 7 What Homework Looks Like in a Thinking Classroom
What is the purpose of giving homework? Do your student understand the purpose?
Chapter 8
How We Foster Student Autonomy in a Thinking Classroom
You are managing the mobility of knowledge in the room instead of being the deliverer of knowledge in the room.
Learn to deflect direct questions by pointing students towards other groups in order to:
Compare answers
Compare work and strategies
Learning how to move forward with the next task
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