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Aims of this session
To outline why problem solving is the
appropriate way of developing thinking
and learning.
To reflect upon our own teaching and
learning considering how it fosters
problem solving and thinking skills.
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Who am I? (1)
A classroom teacher with over 15 years
experience
12 years as a Head of History
AST in history since 2004
Responsible for teaching & learning in the
biggest school in KentInvolved in problem solving and project
based learning since 2003.
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Who am I? (2)
A passionate Scot living in Kent
A Francophile
Someone who doesnt understand thatpatience is a virtue (so I am told)
A bookworm (so my partner says)
A lover of travel and other culturesA person who manages stress but has no
empathy (according to EI tests!!).
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Elements of learning capacity
Intuition
Memory
CreativityReasoning/Logic
Metacognition
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Role of parents and teachers
Experiential play
Linked to social,emotional, physical
and cognitivedevelopment
Parents and teachersas role models
Providingopportunities topractice and learn
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Problem solving
Maximises thedevelopment ofchildrens learning
Uses a full range ofhuman abilities
Children acquirecompetencies
Understanding ofprocess across arange of activities
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A full range of abilities
Movement
Auditory
Visual/
Spatial
Mechanical/
Technical
Scientific/
Realistic
Mathematic/
Symbolic
Linguistic/
Symbolic
Spiritual
Emotional
Social/
Human
Human
Abilities
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Discussion point
Which of the human abilities are most dominant in yourpersonality? Fill in the questionnaire to find out.
Which of these abilities do you see most often in theclassroom?
Which could be better catered for?
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A rich learning environment is a
balancing act
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Over rich environments
Flood the child
Deny the child their
individuality
Cut down on personal
space and rest
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Impoverished environments
Deny experiential
opportunities
Lack dynamism
Lack physicality
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Discussion point
In what ways do our school classrooms foster
an enabling environment for our students?
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Vital Learning Capacities
June Maker and Belle Wallace (2004)
Creativity
Think, develop &
implement new ideas
New ways
Metacognition
Think about thinking
Reflect & Select
Self-monitoring
Reasoning
Link ideas
systematically
Explain, evaluate
& decide
Memory
Recall knowledge
Use skillsUse techniques
Research
Intuition
Thinking rapidly
Knowing & Feeling
Insight
Problem Solving
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Discussion point
In your teaching and learning how far do youencourage opportunities for students to develop
these learning capacities?
Where could you create space to deliver them
more fully?
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