Provide pupils with a false or controversial statement. Then encourage them to make a case against you! This promotes deep thinking and additionally creates an opportunity for pupils to create challenging questions to quiz you about! case_against
An engaging way to introduce a lesson or topic by gradually revealing parts of a text to see if they can decipher the key learning. Assess whether their views change as more is revealed, it really encourages pupils to justify their responses. Gradual reveal
Use sound, images, riddles or clues to engage children at the beginning of lessons to get their brains engaged with what they are about to be learning! Curiosity starters Curiosity starters_sound Curiosity starter_images to inspire
Make the start of your lesson or form time exciting by posing thought provoking questions to the students to discuss and consider. Curiosity form ppt examples HED_questions
Pupils must be able to collaborate seamlessly in both physical and virtual spaces. Connection and collaboration with others are essential not only to their learning but their mental and emotional health. Pupils should be encouraged to work collaboratively both within the classroom and beyond. Some tools that can promote this are: Google Drive Pages Keynote Showbie – …
A strategy that works to generate ideas separate from discussion. Pupils write first, talk second. Pupils must try to think of all the possible solutions to a question/scenario. This can be done independently (and silently!) either on post it notes, on a template that is handed around or collaboratively using technology such as Keynote or pages. Pupils then …
This is a great strategy to get pupils to practise developing an argument, either independently or as a group. Pupils can earn points every time they use a strategies. Give pupils a topic, text or issue and a chance to prepare ideas before their discussion or written answer, which is scored by others. Socratic Smackdown discussion example Socratic …