Our RPI took an in depth look at ‘thinking’ today. I took away lots from the discussion of introducing higher order thinking, realising the importance of learners accessing deeper meanings in the texts we read. Creating opportunities for building learners' awareness of thinking - to go beyond the surface level and delve into the meanings or themes the author may be conveying. Therefore, interpreting the text on a deeper level for the learner. I had myself thinking about the opportunities I am offering currently to learners and how I can use the resources and specific mahi templates to create and or introduce to learners about this higher order thinking. The table below highlights how we can move away from the literal level, and into the other levels. The 'thinking' that is involved around these levels above, interpretative meaning they need to recognise when to read between the lines and work out the meaning. Where the evaluative stage takes this thinking even further and possibly connects them to their background knowledge to make certain judgements about the intended meanings. These are the main points I have taken away from this RPI session and am now excited to try a few different ways of implementing with learners.
Kia ora Hinemoana
ReplyDeleteWelcome back after the break! It was fabulous to have you joining Cohort 3 for Day 7 of the RPI and with a focus on the important topic of ‘Thinking’ - particularly higher order thinking.
As you point out, learners tend to get opportunities for literal, surface level thinking, and less interpretive and evaluative opportunities to be ‘critical analysts’. I really like that the new curriculum refresh underscores the importance of developing students’ analytical skills and critical literacy to do this: considering different perspectives and making judgements of soundness, reliability, accuracy and positioning. I am super pleased that the content inspired some “light bulb moments” for you and plans to improve higher order thinking for tauira.
All the very best with your practice implementations! I really look forward to touching base again on Day 8.
Nga mihi nui
Naomi R.
Literacy Facilitator - Manaiakalani Reading Practice Intensive