Engagement

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)....

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...

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...

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...

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...