Enculturation

Nov 15, 20183 min read

10 Habits of Practice in the thinking-centred classroom

Building a rich culture of thinking in our classrooms and schools is a long, complex, thrilling and challenging process (Ritchhart, 2015)....

Apr 21, 20186 min read

Big Rock Number 4: Catch and Pass

Click here for 100 questions to ask your students during class discussion. I’m often asked what I believe to be the defining...

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Jan 9, 20189 min read

'Slow Looking' - A Slow Review

It’s school holiday time here in Sydney, Australia. The cicadas are singing, and long, hot summer days abound, with plenty of...

Apr 5, 20172 min read

New Thinking Routine: 8 to 1

Introducing 8 to 1: a new thinking routine for capturing the heart of the matter being studied in service of deeper understanding and...

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Oct 28, 20162 min read

New Thinking Routine: What happens next?

What type of thinking do you make routine in your classroom? Teachers interested in building a culture of thinking ensure that they...

Jul 28, 20161 min read

Modelling in a Culture of Thinking

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST As teachers, how do we model who we are as thinkers and learners? What is the difference between a...

Jul 25, 20163 min read

Brighton Rock

So – what’s the link between teaching and learning, Brighton Rock, and critical and creative thinking . . . ? Like most young boys...

Jun 20, 20163 min read

Creating a Culture of Thinking in the Mathematics classroom

What’s 38.5% of 120kg? Does that sound tricky? One of the wonderful benefits of being an educational consultant is the opportunity to...

Apr 7, 20164 min read

Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher

Something interesting is happening in classrooms across Australia. Teachers are apologising for knowing things. I’ve seen it happen in a...