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Simon Brooks
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)....
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Simon Brooks
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...
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Simon Brooks
Aug 18, 20174 min read
What if I stopped rescuing my children?
One of the joys of my role is the opportunity to work closely with teachers from many different schools, all interested in how they might...
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Simon Brooks
Jun 28, 20175 min read
Big Rock Number 3: Slow Looking
A couple of weeks ago I was pleased to spend a wonderful day at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia. Of the many...
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Simon Brooks
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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Simon Brooks
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...
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