{"id":3489,"date":"2021-02-09T21:33:07","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T02:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/?p=3489"},"modified":"2023-01-27T16:41:46","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T21:41:46","slug":"a-note-to-the-teacher-making-thinking-visible-in-the-science-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/2021\/02\/a-note-to-the-teacher-making-thinking-visible-in-the-science-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"A Note to the Teacher: Making Thinking Visible in the Science Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the science classroom, we want to make our students’ thoughts visible<\/em>. “Making Thinking Visible” by Ron Ritchhart, Mark Church, and Karin Morrison is a great resource to utilize within your classroom. Throughout the book, you will find ways that promote engagement, understanding, and independence for all your students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Making thinking visible (MTV) in the science classroom is vital because it allows students to unpack their thinking in ways they may not have thought about before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“To develop understanding of a subject area, one has to engage in authentic intellectual activity. That means solving problems, making decisions, and developing new understanding using the methods and tools of the discipline.”
<\/p>– Ritchhart, Church, & Morrison<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Three Specific MTV Strategies to Utilize in a Science Classroom<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Chalk Talk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  • Chalk Talk is a great way for students to have a silent conversation<\/em>. Oftentimes, we find that there is not enough time in a class period for each student to share all their thoughts and ideas. Utilizing the MTV strategy, Chalk Talk, allows for each student to elaborate in their own way and build on their understanding. Students not only respond to the prompt, but they have the opportunity to respond to one another as well.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    STEPS: Set up->Present the prompt->Circulate->Facilitate->Share the thinking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Check at the video below for how to use Chalk Talk in your classroom efficiently!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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