Week 1: Chapter 1

Chapter 1 : Six Powers of Making Thinking Visible

In this chapter, we learn that there are 6 ways to see MTV practices provide transformational change in our classrooms. These practice are:

• Foster Deep Learning
• Cultivate engaged students
• Change the role of students and teachers
• Enhance our formative assessment practice
• Improve learning (even when measured by standardized tests)
• Develop thinking dispositions 

Be encouraged that you don't have to start implementing all 6 powers right away. Take action! Start with two of the six powers and then add more powers over time.

"By giving students a voice you send the message that their ideas and thinking are relevant to the learning that takes place and they begin to naturally take agency over their learning if we hand them the baton." 

Chapter 1 Reflection Tasks: 

1. How do MTV practices change students and teachers?

2. In what ways do you struggle to hand over the baton? Why is this a challenge for you?

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