{"id":1154,"date":"2024-10-08T10:35:25","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T14:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-teaching-practices\/?p=1154"},"modified":"2024-10-11T14:00:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T18:00:48","slug":"the-power-of-making-thinking-visible-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-teaching-practices\/2024\/10\/the-power-of-making-thinking-visible-3\/","title":{"rendered":"The Power of Making Thinking Visible"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What Influenced my thinking as an Educator? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Creating a Culture of Thinking:<\/strong> The classroom environment should be uplifting, valued, visible, and actively promoted by the teacher. Consistent routines are essential in building this culture. The teacher should model thoughtful behavior, fostering a reflective, inquisitive, and independent mindset in learners over time (Ritchhart &amp; Church, 2020, pp. 25-28). This can be achieved by demonstrating curiosity and facilitating discussions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Engagement and Empowerment:<\/strong> Encouraging students to demonstrate their thinking and learning process increases their active engagement. This recognition fosters their ability to think independently and engage in deeper cognitive processes. As students share their thoughts, ideas, and questions, they enhance classroom dialogue, making learning more interactive and collaborative (Ritchhart &amp; Church, 2020, pp. 10-12). This can be achieved through reflection, assessment, and mutual sharing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Routines for thinking<\/strong>: Routines are designed to help students develop a strong foundation for thinking and make their thought processes more visible. These routines encourage reflection and establish a connection to their thinking. The 3 WHYs are particularly important to remember, as they can provide a helpful outline for students. Consequently, students develop a more robust conceptual framework and are better equipped to apply their knowledge in various contexts (Ritchhart &amp; Church, 2020, pp. 15-18). This can be achieved through activities like think-pair-share.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-teaching-practices\/files\/2024\/10\/inquiry_pz_the_3_whys-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-teaching-practices\/files\/2024\/10\/inquiry_pz_the_3_whys-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-teaching-practices\/files\/2024\/10\/inquiry_pz_the_3_whys-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-teaching-practices\/files\/2024\/10\/inquiry_pz_the_3_whys-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-teaching-practices\/files\/2024\/10\/inquiry_pz_the_3_whys-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-teaching-practices\/files\/2024\/10\/inquiry_pz_the_3_whys-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-teaching-practices\/files\/2024\/10\/inquiry_pz_the_3_whys.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Making Thinking Visible Strategy in the Classroom  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"> In our STEM room, where students frequently encounter new material with no prior knowledge, this thinking strategy proved to be an excellent complement to experimental design. See-Think-Wonder enhances their observation skills. Our learning objectives for this lesson were: Students will enhance critical thinking and reflection skills regarding the nervous system .Students will create doodle notes to visually express their understanding of motor neurons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For example, we began the Smart Signals unit that covers the Nervous System. We began our study of motor neurons using the See-Think-Wonder strategy. To implement this, I set up a flow chart with the following questions: What do you see? What do you think about that? What does it make you wonder? This approach worked well in guiding students through their observations and reflections. I had them create doodle notes using the See-Think-Wonder and had them glue it in their notebooks &#8211; this helped further advance what they saw and work on observation skills. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"261\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-teaching-practices\/files\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-08-103334-261x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-teaching-practices\/files\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-08-103334-261x300.png 261w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-teaching-practices\/files\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-10-08-103334.png 657w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Introduction: <\/strong>Begin with a brief introduction to the nervous system and its components. Discuss the importance of motor neurons in transmitting signals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li><strong>See-Think-Wonder Activity:<\/strong> I presentrf students with an image  of a motor neuron. Distribute flowchart templates and explain the See-Think-Wonder framework. I guided students through the three phases: <strong>See:<\/strong> Ask students to observe the picture and write down what they saw (e.g., structure, labels). Instruct students to create doodle notes based on their See-Think-Wonder responses. I encouraged creativity by giving color pencils and showed them other doodle notes. <strong>Think:<\/strong> Have students reflect on their observations and write down their thoughts about what they see (e.g., functions of parts). <strong>Wonder:<\/strong> Encourage students to jot down questions or curiosities they have about motor neurons. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Group Discussion<\/strong>: I facilitated a class discussion where students share their observations, thoughts, and wonders. Write key points on the board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"242\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-teaching-practices\/files\/2024\/10\/original-3420897-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-teaching-practices\/files\/2024\/10\/original-3420897-1.jpg 242w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-teaching-practices\/files\/2024\/10\/original-3420897-1-207x300.jpg 207w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Making Thinking Visible alignment with TCE Threshold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Creating a culture of thinking aligns with teachers and students engage in critical consciousness.<\/strong> When thinking is made visible, students become more aware of their thought processes. By engaging in activities that require them to articulate their thoughts and reasoning, students develop a critical lens. This critical lens shows how they view their education and the world around them. This is crucial for the type of classroom I run. With it being a science subject and hands on, I have to make sure the students I teach understand not only real-world solutions, but teaches them to become critical thinkers outside of my classroom. The students at my school do not get to travel or understand the power they can create in or out of their community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Engagement and Empowerment align with both teachers and students have empowerment\/agency.<\/strong> When students are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and participate in discussions, they take on an active role in the classroom\/discussions. This active participation fosters a sense of ownership and agency, as students feel their contributions are valued and impactful. This inclusivity helps to create an equitable classroom environment where all voices are heard and respected. This is important in my class, especially after following the years of COVID. Students have learned to not speak and hide behind computers, teaching them skills such as speech can be very impactful while also giving them confidence in the room. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is See-think-wonder?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pWz72TPg8NI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Check out this Tweet!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Incorporating student discourse is a great way to demonstrate cognitive empathy in the classroom. Part of this is &#39;Making Students\u2019 Thinking Visible&#39;, where students: Do the majority of the talking. Are expected to explain their thinking &amp; Show they are listening to one another. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xqUj61IcNI\">pic.twitter.com\/xqUj61IcNI<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Margarita (Lugo) Pineda (@SeePinedaTeach) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SeePinedaTeach\/status\/1843645982795514204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 8, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Check out this MTV Blog!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-technotes-blog wp-block-embed-technotes-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"x1J1qZC2TM\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tcea.org\/thinking-routines\/\">How to Make Thinking Visible with Thinking Routines<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;How to Make Thinking Visible with Thinking Routines&#8221; &#8212; TechNotes Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tcea.org\/thinking-routines\/embed\/#?secret=z6XGc4ztJX#?secret=x1J1qZC2TM\" data-secret=\"x1J1qZC2TM\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Check out my Tweet!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Check out my next post covering Making Thinking Visible!<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gbiFK70PoE\">https:\/\/t.co\/gbiFK70PoE<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TCE623?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TCE623<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/exemplaryteaching?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#exemplaryteaching<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MTV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MTV<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeachThought?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TeachThought<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EdWeekTeacher?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EdWeekTeacher<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Amanda King (@TCEAmandaKing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TCEAmandaKing\/status\/1843650322528645359?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 8, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>What Influenced my thinking as an Educator? 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