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Research Informed Schools SIG: Thinking Dispositions: 12 November

Research Informed Schools SIG: Thinking Dispositions: 12 November

Research Informed Schools Special Interest Group Webinar:
Using Thinking Dispositions to Positively Impact the Forces that Shape Classroom Cultures
12 November | 15:00 -16:00 (London time)
Schools and communities seem to be placing more emphasis on developing “soft skills” and approaches to learning as a pathway to achievement and success in life. But what tools do teachers have to implement this into curriculum and instruction? How do students know they’re getting “better”, and do they care? What language do teachers have to communicate “progress” with students and parents?
These questions were the focus of action research investigating the impact Visible Thinking Routines may have as an approach to instruction, communication, and reporting practices for approaches to learning. We propose that an emphasis on thinking dispositions could positively impact the forces that shape classroom cultures.
Format: 15 minutes of presentation, 30 minutes of informal discussion.

Presenter: Neil Block

Neil is a Social Science, IB Economics and Theory of Knowledge teacher at the American School of Madrid. Neil has invested his time as an educator exploring the relationships and nuances that link “learning” and “achievement” in the classroom, focusing on the practice of inquiry as a pathway for curriculum design. Neil uses action research to understand the impact that Visible Thinking Routines have on student dispositions to create Cultures of Thinking in classrooms. Personally, he loves swimming, listening to any kind of live music, and being a proud member of Atletico Madrid.

 

Host: Thy Carber

Thy Carber is an instructional coach at American School of Madrid, where she supports teacher professional growth, whether in trying out Visible Thinking Routines or in facilitating project based learning in classrooms. She is a member of the ECIS SIG “Research Informed Schools,” which fits her passion for working with teachers and using action research to improve instructional practice and unit planning. In personal life, she loves camping, learning about different cultures, and traveling.

Details

Start Date/Time: 12/11/2024 3:00 pm

End Date/Time: 12/11/2024 4:00 pm

Cost: FREE