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Principle 4: Students are challenged and supported to develop deep levels of thinking and application


In learning environments that reflect this principle the teacher:

  • 4.1 plans sequences to promote sustained learning that builds over time and emphasises connections between ideas
  • 4.2 promotes substantive discussion of ideas
    brainstorming
    questioning techniques
  • 4.3 emphasises the quality of learning with high expectations of achievement
  • 4.4 uses strategies that challenge and support students to question and reflect
    graphic organisers
    thinkers keys
  • 4.5 uses strategies to develop investigating and problem solving skills
  • 4.6 uses strategies to foster imagination and creativity.

Recommended websites:

De-Bono - 6 Hats
De- Bono - Datt Tools
Bloom's Revised Taxonomy
Buzan - Mind Mapping
Graphic Organisers

 

 

 

 


Thinking

Principle 1: The learning environment is supportive and productive.

Principle 2: The learning environment promotes independence, interdependence and self motivation.

Principle 3: Students' needs, backgrounds, perspectives and interests are reflected in the learning program.

Principle 4: Students are challenged and supported to develop deep levels of thinking and application

Principle 5: Assessment practices are an integral part of teaching and learning.

Principle 6: Learning connects strongly with communities and practice beyond the classroom.

 




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