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We’re presenting in Chicago at the joint NCTE/NCTM conference. Our session is with Jodie Bailey about a strategy called still thinking. We talk about this complex thinking strategy and share a variety of ways to use it.
Show Notes
Choice Literacy sponsored this episode.
Links
- Choice Literacy Article: “Still Thinking: An Opportunity to Pause and Think Deeply” by Jodie Bailey
- Jodie Bailey on LinkedIn
- The Big Red Lollipop by Rukasana Kahn
Timeline
00:00 NCTE/NCTM Joint Conference in Chicago
01:18 Exploring the Concept of ‘Still Thinking’
04:45 Applying ‘Still Thinking’ in Early Childhood Literacy
09:04 Engagement and Time in Learning
14:55 Navigating ‘No Thinking’ in the Classroom
Key Takeaways
- Still Thinking is a valuable strategy for all ages.
- Engagement in learning can be fostered through movement.
- Extended discussions can deepen understanding in young learners.
- It’s important to honor individual thinking processes.
- Teaching strategies should be transferable across subjects.
- Complex reasoning can be introduced at an early age.
- Classroom dynamics can be navigated with intentionality.
- Students benefit from having time to process their thoughts.
- Curiosity and exploration are key in educational practices.
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