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Dimensions of Learning Overview 1: Introduction. Centralian Senior College. What is Dimensions of Learning?. Framework of 5 types of thinking (dimensions of learning) that are essential to successful learning Gathers and organises range of educational research that’s known to work
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Dimensions of Learning Overview 1: Introduction Centralian Senior College
What is Dimensions of Learning? • Framework of 5 types of thinking (dimensions of learning) that are essential to successful learning • Gathers and organises range of educational research that’s known to work • Designed to reduce reliance on chalk and talk • Puts student at centre of learning process
Three Minute Pause (Dim 1) Take 3 minutes to stop and think about how you feel about this prospect (learning about Dimensions of Learning) • I’m not sure I . . . • One thing I hope is . . . • As long as we . . . • I’m expecting . . . • I wonder if . . .
Explicit Teaching • DoL gives teachers bank of strategies that help teachers teach and students learn • Emphasises explicitly teaching these strategies • Students able to select and apply strategies • Students become independent learners
What are the 5 Dimensions? Dictionary Meanings (Dim2) • Look up the words in assigned phrase • In pairs discuss what the phrase means at its most complex definition • Peer Teach: work out a way to help the group to learn what it means at the highest level possible (nature of the teaching in your hands) Dimension 1: Attitudes and Perceptions Dimension 2: Acquire and Integrate Knowledge Dimension 3: Extend and Refine Knowledge Dimension4: Use Knowledge Meaningfully Dimension 5: Habits of Mind
Why is the Framework Useful? • Helps us maintain the focus on teaching • Allows us to plancurriculum, instruction and assessment tasks that take the 5 critical aspects of learning into account • Develops a common language that lets us communicate with each other/students across subject divides (helps us talk explicitly about learning) • Helps us study the learning process systematically . . .
How does DoL Define Knowledge? Two Types 1. Declarative Knowledge Content or Information, facts and concepts: things students know or understand, facts and concepts 2. Procedural Knowledge Processes or skills: things students can do
Next 2 Sessions Session 2 • Dimensions 1 and 5 (the background dimensions) • Unit Planning Grid Session 3 • Dimensions 2,3 and 4 (the ‘learning journey’ dimensions) • Planning Grids for Each Dimension • Dimension 3 and the English PL group