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Creating thinkers in the Ethnic School Language Classroom

Creating thinkers in the Ethnic School Language Classroom. Dr. Teresa De Fazio School of Education Victoria University. Why create thinkers? Don’t our students think already? Do you present activities that engage their thinking?. Six ‘metaphorical’ hats. Let’s get thinking ….

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Creating thinkers in the Ethnic School Language Classroom

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  1. Creating thinkers in the Ethnic School Language Classroom Dr. Teresa De Fazio School of Education Victoria University

  2. Why create thinkers?Don’t our students think already?Do you present activities that engage their thinking? Dr. Teresa De Fazio, Victoria University, 2007

  3. Dr. Teresa De Fazio, Victoria University, 2007

  4. Six ‘metaphorical’ hats Dr. Teresa De Fazio, Victoria University, 2007

  5. Let’s get thinking … Dr. Teresa De Fazio, Victoria University, 2007

  6. Dr. Teresa De Fazio, Victoria University, 2007

  7. Tell me a story… Recount as a: Cloze activity Oral retelling Ordering and sequencing of facts etc. Gather data What are the facts Locate the information White hat thinking Dr. Teresa De Fazio, Victoria University, 2007

  8. Feeling/reaction chart Express your feelings (emotions – cards) What are your emotional reactions to the story? Red hat thinking Dr. Teresa De Fazio, Victoria University, 2007

  9. Story flashcards Deeper level work with the cloze Identify the problems/issues? What events/issues came up in the story that were not dealt with constructively/appropriately? Black hat thinking Dr. Teresa De Fazio, Victoria University, 2007

  10. Story flashcards Deeper level work with the cloze Identify the positives What events/issues came up in the story that were dealt with constructively and appropriately? Yellow hat thinking Dr. Teresa De Fazio, Victoria University, 2007

  11. Draw a solution Mind map a set of solutions Flow chart a solution Plan a solution Describe a solution Create a solution What could be a more appropriate alternative to the problem? How could the situation be changed to be more positive/resolved? Green hat thinking Dr. Teresa De Fazio, Victoria University, 2007

  12. Students take on a metacognitive approach to their learning – they look at and lead their own learning putting on their own hats as needed. Conduct/lead the thinking Consider the thinking process Blue Hat thinking Dr. Teresa De Fazio, Victoria University, 2007

  13. Start easy to become familiar with the process, then have fun with real-life issues Dr. Teresa De Fazio, Victoria University, 2007

  14. Global warming Dr. Teresa De Fazio, Victoria University, 2007

  15. The value of language learning to you? Dr. Teresa De Fazio, Victoria University, 2007

  16. Which hat should our students wear at the end of their language learning experience? Dr. Teresa De Fazio, Victoria University, 2007

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