Building Intellective Capacity
by Vanessa Hernandez
1. Chew
1.1. process the chunk of content
1.2. time + space to chew on topics--> dependent students can practice independence
1.3. cognitive routines allow for deeper processing
1.3.1. connect what they know to this new info
1.3.2. paired w metacognition and self-regulation--> students can self-monitor and self-evaluate-->independent learners
1.3.3. thinking dispositions/thinking routines
1.3.3.1. ex: similarities and differences, whole to part, relationships, perspectives
1.4. learning activities further embedded within chewing process
1.5. give students a break, embed a fun activity within
2. Review
2.1. learner has to apply their new knowledge w/in 24hrs
2.2. rehearsal + repetition = mental glue that cements learning
2.3. Build towards a formative assessment
2.4. did we reach the learning targets? How can we apply them
3. Ignite
3.1. getting the brain's attention
3.2. warm-up, hook
3.3. ex: call and response
3.4. ex: provocations; eye-opening quotes, challenging puzzles, outrageous statements
3.5. ex: talking; overlapping speaking, all at once, pair-shares
3.6. can be quick formative assessment: kahoot activity, games
3.7. classroom management is still respected, allow students time to speak within a context
4. Chunk
4.1. feed students "right-sized" bits of information
4.2. small, digestible, not overwhelming
4.3. need small chunks in order to connect info
4.4. learning activities broken down, can be small tasks/goals