1. Planning for the future
When kids come first

2. Are we teachers or are we learners? Or are we both?
Are either of these more important?
If you ask your class, what would they say?
My class would say learning is more
important...only because they deem them
selves as the learners.
(The joys of being egocentric)
With this in mind, then what is more
important...planning, learning or assessment?

3. Ultimate Goal What is the ultimate goal for our students?
We want them to grow up and be a successful and contributing member of society, don’t we?.... Do you agree with this statement?
SO, when do we tell the kids this???
Is it a secret? Or....
Is it for us to know and them to find out??

4. Learning is like taking a journey......
We all need a starting point and we all need to head in some sort of direction.
But do we all head in the same direction?
Whose job is it to tell us in which direction we should be heading in?
Should we be told...or guided?
Who said that we all have to head in the same direction?
Are there any implications for those students who do not head in the same direction as the majority?
What do we do when there are students who don’t engage? Do we leave them out???? Ignore them???
Teacher/student activity.
What does this mean for our teaching?

5. If learning is the journey, then who has to plan for that
If learning is the journey, then who has to plan for that? We don’t have a travel agent so I suppose it’s down to us.
Anyone can plan....but can you plan effectively?
What are some of the problems you will find with planning?
Once you have found your own teaching philosophy you will be able to tailor your learning experiences to meet the needs of your class.
If you make your planning fun, relevant , and you mix it up a little (my students words). Then behaviour and monotonous teaching should disappear.
Yr 9 Math class – Measurement lesson, 24 students, all working below expected level.
Learning Intention: To learn measurement vocab of everyday objects.
To measure the area of any given shape.
Scenario A- Students come in.. “turn to pg 45, do exercise 1 and 2, then check your answer with a partner”. They mumble, groan and go off task. I’ve lost them before I’ve even started.
Scenario B –Students come in...there is a warm up on the board to “catch and engage”.
I gently throw some metre rulers at the class and tell them we are going to re carpet the classroom.
We set boundaries and rules......safety first then I stepped back and watched
Make your learning experiences student centred - not teacher orientated.
What do you think happened????
Which scenario would work better for you? Which kind of teacher will you be?

6. Multiple Intelligences, Blooms Taxonomy and DeBono’s Hats.
There are 8 Intelligences....which one are you?
My class tried it Food for thought
What implications are there for your class? Are there any? What implications are there for your teaching and planning? What happens if you have the same intelligence as your class? What happens if they differ?
The Six Thinking Hats (or modes)
The White Hat
The White Hat calls for information known or needed.
The Red Hat
The Red Hat signifies feelings, hunches and intuition.
The Black Hat
The Black Hat is judgment -- the devil's advocate or why something may not work.
The Yellow Hat
The Yellow Hat symbolizes brightness and optimism.
The Green Hat
The Green Hat focuses on creativity: the possibilities, alternatives and new ideas.
The Blue Hat
The Blue Hat is used to manage the thinking process.

7. Application BLOOMS TAXONOMY Analysis
Useful Verbs
Sample Question Stems
Potential activities and products
solve show use illustrate construct complete examine classify
Do you know another instance where...? Could this have happened in...? Can you group by characteristics such as...? What factors would you change if...? Can you apply the method used to some experience of your own...? What questions would you ask of...? From the information given, can you develop a set of instructions about...? Would this information be useful if you had a ...?
Construct a model to demonstrate how it will work. Make a diorama to illustrate an important event. Make a scrapbook about the areas of study. Make a paper-mache map to include relevant information about an event. Take a collection of photographs to demonstrate a particular point. Make up a puzzle game suing the ideas from the study area. Make a clay model of an item in the material. Design a market strategy for your product using a known strategy as a model. Dress a doll in national costume. Paint a mural using the same materials. Write a textbook about... for others.
Analysis
Useful Verbs
Sample Question Stems
Potential activities and products
analyse distinguish examine compare contrast investigate categorise identify explain separate advertise
Which events could have happened...? I ... happened, what might the ending have been? How was this similar to...? What was the underlying theme of...? What do you see as other possible outcomes? Why did ... changes occur? Can you compare your ... with that presented in...? Can you explain what must have happened when...? How is ... similar to ...? What are some of the problems of...? Can you distinguish between...? What were some of the motives behind...? What was the turning point in the game? What was the problem with...?
Design a questionnaire to gather information. Write a commercial to sell a new product. Conduct an investigation to produce information to support a view. Make a flow chart to show the critical stages. Construct a graph to illustrate selected information. Make a jigsaw puzzle. Make a family tree showing relationships. Put on a play about the study area. Write a biography of the study person. Prepare a report about the area of study. Arrange a party. Make all the arrangements and record the steps needed. Review a work of art in terms of form, colour and texture.

8. Potential activities and products
Knowledge 
Useful Verbs
Sample Question Stems
Potential activities and products
tell list describe relate locate write find state name
What happened after...? How many...? Who was it that...? Can you name the...? Describe what happened at...? Who spoke to...? Can you tell why...? Find the meaning of...? What is...? Which is true or false...?
Make a list of the main events.. Make a timeline of events. Make a facts chart. Write a list of any pieces of information you can remember.  List all the .... in the story. Make a chart showing... Make an acrostic. Recite a poem.
Comprehension
Useful Verbs
Sample Question Stems
Potential activities and products
explain interpret outline discuss distinguish predict restate translate compare describe
Can you write in your own words...? Can you write a brief outline...? What do you think could of happened next...? Who do you think...? What was the main idea...? Who was the key character...? Can you distinguish between...? What differences exist between...? Can you provide an example of what you mean...? Can you provide a definition for...?
Cut out or draw pictures to show a particular event. Illustrate what you think the main idea was. Make a cartoon strip showing the sequence of events. Write and perform a play based on the story. Retell the story in your words. Paint a picture of some aspect you like. Write a summary report of an event. Prepare a flow chart to illustrate the sequence of events. Make a colouring book.

9. Evaluation Useful Verbs Sample Question Stems
Potential activities and products
judge select choose decide justify debate verify argue recommend assess discuss rate prioritise determine
Is there a better solution to... Judge the value of... Can you defend your position about...? Do you think ... is a good or a bad thing? How would you have handled...? What changes to ... would you recommend? Do you believe? Are you a ... person? How would you feel if...? How effective are...? What do you think about...?
Prepare a list of criteria to judge a ... show. Indicate priority and ratings. Conduct a debate about an issue of special interest. Make a booklet about 5 rules you see as important. Convince others. Form a panel to discuss views, eg "Learning at School." Write a letter to ... advising on changes needed at... Write a half yearly report. Prepare a case to present your view about...
Synthesis
Useful Verbs
Sample Question Stems
Potential activities and products
create invent compose predict plan construct design imagine propose devise formulate
Can you design a ... to ...? Why not compose a song about...? Can you see a possible solution to...? If you had access to all resources how would you deal with...? Why don't you devise your own way to deal with...? What would happen if...? How many ways can you...? Can you create new and unusual uses for...? Can you write a new recipe for a tasty dish? can you develop a proposal which would...
Invent a machine to do a specific task. Design a building to house your study. Create a new product. Give it a name and plan a marketing campaign. Write about your feelings in relation to... Write a TV show, play, puppet show, role play, song or pantomime about...? Design a record, book, or magazine cover for...? Make up a new language code and write material suing it. Sell an idea. Devise a way to... Compose a rhythm or put new words to a known melody.

10. Learning to Learn and teaching how to think......
We need to encourage all students to reflect on their own learning processes and to learn how to learn... We need to teach how to think.
Let the hats and the Intelligences help you plan your lessons.
What about the Values... and Key Competencies? We need to encourage thought and action making connections to prior learning and experiences.

11. Different strategies Teaching as Inquiry Make your lessons
Expert Groups interactive
Blooms Hats talk less,
Student Voice keep them guessing
Teach concepts – not topics do peer assessment and
Sustainability break down your instructions!
Citizenship
Enterprise
Globalisation