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Delve into Ron Ritchhart's theories focusing on the importance of designing learning opportunities within the classroom. This exploration includes a thorough review of key chapters that cover essential concepts such as the significance of expectations, the powerful role of language, effective modeling, supportive routines, and impactful interactions. By analyzing these frameworks, educators can create a learning environment that fosters independence, growth, and authentic engagement. Understanding how to prioritize time and utilize space effectively is also integral to enhancing students’ learning experiences.
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What: Explore Ritchhart’s theories of Opportunities Why: Designing opportunities is what our teaching is all about.. How: Review the chapters already covered. Read selection of Ritchhart’s chapter on Opportunities Analyze the learning opportunities we put into our classes.
Chapter Two: Expectations- How our beliefs shape our behavior • Learning vs. Work • Understanding vs. Knowledge • Deep vs. Surface • Independence vs. Dependence • Growth vs. Fixed
Chapter Three: Language- Appreciating its power • Language of Thinking • Language of Community • Language of Identity • Language of Initiative • Language of Mindfulness • Language of Praise and Feedback • Language of Listening
Chapter Five: Modeling- Seeing Ourselves through our students’ eyes • Dispositional Apprenticeship • Cognitive Apprenticeship • Gradual Release of Responsibility • Interactive Modeling • Learning from Models
Chapter Seven: Routines- Supporting and Scaffolding Learning and Thinking
Chapter Eight: Interactions- Forging Relationships that empower students • Affect and Actions • Shaping interactionsn through roles • Asking “Good” Questions • Creting new patterns of Discourse
Chapter Four: Time- Learning to be its master rather than its victim • Always prioritize learning • Give Thinking time • Invest time to make time • Manage energy, not time
Chapter Nine: Environment- Using space to support learning and thinking.