Joe

After today, the first day, What has been the most interesting idea? Getting back to pedogocial thinking theory and refreshing connection strategies to practical higher level thinking activities. ==== Joe, teaching thinking and ensuring that we are challenging students can be very challenging. check out this section of the Intel site to explore the teaching of thinking a little more. []- Anne ==== How do you feel? A bit tired after a long day, but very comfortable about the direction of the course.

Anything else? The visual tools are outstanding and certainly are a great means to help students use higher level thinking skills.

3/6 Allowing teachers to develop specific units of study using provided template is not only prractical but is appreciated. All to often, teachers do not have a chance to implement PD information to be used directly in the classroom. Also, I appreciated the opportunity to discuss ideas with other members of the class; unfortunately, we just don't have this luxery as teachers.

4/6 At this point, I have a good working knowledge of all three visual tools and have developed practical ways the tools can be used during next semester's Asian Studies program. Whilst the unit planner is not complete, with a bit more time this will be finished. I feel I have gained the necessary understanding to complete the aformentioned task.

Is it possible to have caf instant coffee -- we have been out since midday yesterday. Sorry about the coffee Joe. didn't realise that was out. I'll pick some up tomorrow on the way to work. I think it has been a great advantage that you and Doug have worked together. The plans you brought with you allowed you to concentrate on the tools and how they might enhance your unit of work. I can see the skeleton of learning ideas coming together very well. Looking forward to hearing more about it tomorrow. Anne


 * The updated version of my unit plan is on Doug's page.**