6 DIFFERENT MODELS of Higher Order Thinking

1. 6 DIFFERENT MODELS of Higher Order Thinking "Every day thinking, like ordinary walking, is a natural performance we all pick up. But good thinking, like running the l00-yard dash, is a technical performance... Sprinters have to be taught how to run the 100-yard dash; good thinking is the result of good teaching, which includes MUCH practice." - David Perkins, Howard University Mr. Gasaway

2. What is Higher Order Thinking? • Outside-of-the-box thinking • Different teaching methods other than the learning of facts and concepts • Problem-solving…or looking deeper • Higher order thinking is more difficult to learn or teach, but also more valuable because these skills are more useable

3. Brainstorm Model • Brainstorm Model- to list or create numerous associations • Example: Brainstorm the different methods of introducing yourself • Hello, I’m Mr. Gasaway • What up? I be Mr. G • How are these two similar? How are they different? • Wearing a name tag that says “Mr. Gasaway” • Having my name sky-written wherever I travel. Then, all I have to do is point at the sky • Send a pizza to the a person with my name spelled out in pepperoni and green peppers!

4. Involvement Model • Involvement Model- forces students to become involved with an object of the reading • Example: Say we were studying the famous J.F.K. assassination. Here is an involvement type question: • How would you feel if you were the gun used to kill JFK?

5. Viewpoint Model • Viewpoint Model- has students take a perspective other than their own. • Example: Say we were reading Romeo and Juliet: • How would adults today view the character of Capulet? • What would Martin Luther King Jr. think about the character of Romeo?

6. Reorganization Model • Reorganization Model- this asks students to change the way they think about something already clear to them. • What is something you already know about life? • Example: Say we were reading To Kill a Mockingbird. A reorganizational question would appear like: • What if slavery had never existed in America? • How would the story be different? How would the world change?

7. Forced Association Model • Forced Association Model- this forces students to make connection between two unlike associations • Example: How is playing basketball like doing homework? • Possible Answer: Basketball is a repetitive activity, and involves dedication, intelligence, and an understanding of certain concepts. In addition, both are more easily playable when you are surrounded with teammates who can assist you with the difficult situations. When doing homework I do not always know the answer, but I may be able to pass the question to a teammate and hope they can score. Sometimes you need to take on the homework alone, like a one-on-one game. Its just you versus the homework, one of the two is going to beat the other. Finally, both activities are fun to complete right before dinner. They build up an appetite!

8. Conscious Self-Deceit Model • Conscious Self-Deceit Model- this is similar to taking a fantasy perspective to an issue….something considered impossible! • Example: Romeo has the ability to hear people’s thoughts, what should he do to help his situation?

9. To conclude… • A great analytical thinker can assume these different models of perception without being told!!!! • Throughout the remainder of the school year, we will be utilizing these higher order thinking skills when dealing with our literature. • Be prepared to answer questions that are outside-of-the-box. • Be prepared to write long responses!