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Mar 5, 2023 · A Thinking Classroom is built on 14 practices, many of which were developed by looking at what was already happening in typical classroom, doing the exact opposite, and seeing what happened. Some of the key practices are summarized below.
In this chapter I first introduce the notion of a thinking classroom and then present the results of over ten years of research done on the development and maintenance of thinking classrooms.
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Do you struggle to keep students engaged, excited to learn, and thinking deeply? Learn the 14 teaching practices that research shows optimize conditions for students to think, which increases their engagement and learning.
- Classroom Culture of Thinking. Create a classroom culture that values thinking, learning, and intellectual development. Start with thinking tasks that are separate from your curriculum.
- Opportunities to Think in Groups. Provide opportunities for students to think and engage in meaningful group learning experiences. The Thinking Classroom practices emphasize “visibly random groups” that change frequently.
- Vertical and Non-permanant Workspaces. You may have noticed that the traditional method of having students sit at their desks and take notes is only sometimes the best way to promote active thinking in your classroom.
- Room Layout. Research has shown that traditional, front-facing classrooms promote passive learning. At the same time, a more flexible, de-fronted setup—where students are free to face any direction—can be much more effective in promoting active thinking and engagement.
Aug 28, 2024 · The Building Thinking Classrooms framework leverages instructional effects and principles from cognitive science for powerful learning.
Using a narrative style I tell the story of how a series of failed experiences in promoting problem solving in the classroom led first to the notion of a thinking classroom and then to a research project designed to find ways to help teacher build such a classroom.
As the culture of thinking begins to develop, we transition to using curriculum tasks. The goal of thinking classrooms is not to get students to think about engaging with non-curricular tasks day in and day out—that turns out to be rather easy.
