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 Six: Opportunities- Creating vehicles for learning
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.