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This course may contribute towards Elective PD hours. Visit https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au for more details.

General Description

Explore thinking tools that go beyond mind maps and PMI charts. In this course, you’ll experience tools that help ascertain prior knowledge, dig deep into a topic and guide reflection. You’ll be able to weave each tool into your curriculum and create a culture of engaged thinkers and learners.

 In this course, you’ll learn:

  • How to teach each element of the Critical and Creative Thinking general capability.
  • How to dig deep into topics and personal opinions.
  • How to help Foundation to Year 6 students identify their own thinking processes.
  • How to download lesson plans containing a range of thinking tools.

 

Audience

Primary Teachers

 

Teaching Standards

2.1.2 Proficient Level - Know the content and how to teach it - Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area:  Apply knowledge of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area to develop engaging teaching activities,

3.3.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Use teaching strategies:  Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem-solving, and critical and creative thinking,

3.4.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Select and use resources:  Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1 - Introduction

    • Introduction

    • Aims and Objectives

    • Why Focus on Thinking?

    • Set a Learning Goal

    • Task: Set a Learning Goal
  • 2

    Module 2 - Thinking in the Curriculum

    • Critical and Creative Thinking

    • Moving Beyond Organising Thinking
  • 3

    Module 3 - Thinking Tools

    • Introduction to Three Thinking Tools

    • Stand on the Line

    • Example - Stand on the Line

    • The 5 WHYS

    • Example - The 5 WHYS

    • 3-2-1 Bridge

    • Example - 3-2-1 Bridge

    • Other Thinking Tools

    • Quick Check-In

    • Task: Quick Check-In
  • 4

    Module 4 - Your Teaching

    • Teaching Tips

    • Teaching Resources

    • Have a Go
  • 5

    Module 5 - Reflection

    • Reflect on your Learning

    • Task: Reflect on your Learning

    • Your Next Steps
  • 6

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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