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The leading subject association for all teachers of geography

The leading subject association for all teachers of geography Conference session: HOT tips to thinking geographically. Why do ‘What if’…. Building connections Inclusive: engages introverts Encourages reflection Provokes discussion and questioning.

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The leading subject association for all teachers of geography

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  1. The leading subject association for all teachers of geography Conference session: HOT tips to thinking geographically

  2. Why do ‘What if’… • Building connections • Inclusive: engages introverts • Encourages reflection • Provokes discussion and questioning

  3. Session aims: HOT tips to thinking geographically Routinely engaging pupils in deeper thinking enables them to develop the transferable and multidiscipline skills necessary to successfully engage in the day to day challenges that life presents whatever the location, culture or predominant processes in play. Introducing a selection of tried and tested routines…

  4. Flat Chat Based on a routine by

  5. HOT requires that we do something with the facts. We must understand them, infer from them, connect them to other facts and concepts, categorize them, manipulate them, put them together in new or novel ways, and apply them as we seek new solutions to new problems. http://www.readingrockets.org/article/higher-order-thinking article by Alice Thomas, Glenda Thorne

  6. Why do Flat Chat… • Building connections • Considering different perspectives • Collaborative learning • Promotes decision making

  7. Thinking haterally. Feelings Info Cautions Benefits Creativity Process Edward De Bono’s hats

  8. Circle of Viewpoints Based on a routine by

  9. True for who? Based on a routine by

  10. Why do directed thinking… • Building connections • Considering different perspectives both in isolation and collectively • Collaborative learning • Promotes decision making

  11. The explanation game “I notice that…. That’s interesting. Why is it that way?” • “What makes you think so?”

  12. Why do the explanation game… • Develops observation skills • Thinking holistically • Encourages the creation of hypothesis • Connecting to their knowledge and experiences

  13. CSI Colour: Symbol: Image (can be a Wordle) Under the Greenwood Tree Under the greenwood tree Who loves to lie with me, And turn his merry note Unto the sweet bird's throat, Come hither, come hither, come hither: Here shall he see No enemy But winter and rough weather. Who doth ambition shun, And loves to live i' the sun, Seeking the food he eats, And pleas'd with what he gets, Come hither, come hither, come hither: Here shall he see No enemy But winter and rough weather. by William Shakespeare Based on a routine by

  14. Why do CSI… • Develops non-verbal connections • Abstract representation of thoughts • Encourages discussion • Highlights differing interpretations and priorities • Connecting to personal experiences

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