Designing Opportunities for Quality Thinking
Explore practical ways to design learning experiences that invite quality thinking through meaningful questions, critical inquiry, and thoughtful task design.
Course Thoughtbook: Designing Opportunities for Quality Thinking
Note-taking Guide: Designing Opportunities for Quality Thinking
Session: Welcome to Designing Opportunities for Quality Thinking
Session 1: What are the different types of questions and why does it matter?
Session 2: What might critical thinking questions look like and sound like in the classroom?
Activity sheet: Problematizing common activities - Mini-challenges with literacy connections
Session 3: How can I design questions and tasks that matter?
Tip sheet: Ten tweaks for questions
Session 1: What are six ways to frame thinking questions and tasks?
Activity sheet: Sorting and reworking critical challenges related to Land-based learning
Session 2: What might the six prompts look like and sound like in different contexts?
Sample: Six ways to frame a critical question or challenge
Session 1: How can I get started in a way that fits in with my curriculum?
Session 2: How do I sustain critical inquiry?
Session: Reflecting and consolidating your learning
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Ultimately, designing for thinking is about shaping learning experiences that matter.
Planning experiences that spark wonder and engagement
Planning experiences that stretch understanding
Planning experiences that invite learners to revisit their thinking and ideas over time