Thinking about Thinking Metacognition Thinking about Thinking
Mindset The attitude of our thoughts
Fixed Mindset versus Growth Mindset Day 1 - 1. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8JycfeoVzg&safe=active (hyperlinked picture) 2. Read: http://qedfoundation.org/fixed-vs-growth-mindsets/ 3. Discuss: What is the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset? 4. Create: Poster illustrating self-talk for each mindset
Thinking Maps Visualizing the thought process
Thinking Maps There are eight thinking processes that the brain performs when answering questions. Each thinking process translates into a thinking map. Cognitive indicators, or signal words, are located within a text or question and tells the reader which thought process is being utilized or tested.
Color Coding for Thinking Maps Circle Map- orange Tree Map- green Bubble Map- pink Flow Map- blue Double Bubble Map- purple Multi-Flow Map- red Bridge Map- brown Brace Map- black
Defining in Context AKA circle map The map is used to tell what something means. Cognitive indicators: context, context clues, list, define, tell, everything you know, brainstorm, identify, relate prior knowledge, tell, about, explore the meaning, discuss, means
Classifying AKA tree map The map categorizes information. Topic Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 AKA tree map The map categorizes information. Cognitive indicators: classify, sort, group, categorize, give sufficient and related details, types of, kinds of, list and elaborate, taxonomy, which, what
Describing AKA Bubble Map Used to describe a noun with adjectives Cognitive indicators: describe, use vivid language, observe using the 5 senses, describe feelings, attributes, characteristics, properties, adjectives, qualities Adj. Adj. Adj. Noun Adj. Adj. Adj. Adj. Adj.
Sequence AKA flow map Used to put things in order Cognitive indicators: sequence, put in order, order, recount, retell, what happens next, cycles, patterns, processes, change, beginning, end
Compare and Contrast AKA double bubble map This map gives similarities and differences between two nouns. Cognitive indicators: compare/contrast, discuss similarities/differences, distinguish between, differentiate, alike, in common, both, share, same, #1 #2
Cause and Effect AKA multi-flow map Used to explain what caused and event and/or the effects of that event. Cognitive indicators: causes and effects, discuss consequences, what would happen if, predict, change, identify motives, why, results, outcomes, benefits, because, reason, impact of, influence Event
Seeing Analogies AKA bridge map Used to show relationships Cognitive indicators: identify the common relationship, guess the rule, interpret symbols, simile, metaphor, allegory, ratio relating factor as
Part to Whole Relationships AKA brace map Used to show concepts and their parts Cognitive indicators: parts of, take apart, show structure, physical components, anatomy, types of, kinds of, label, plus, one, has
Practice Create a: Bubble map describing Circle map defining growth mindset. Double bubble map comparing and contrasting self with neighbor. Tree map organizing class schedule into the following categories: favorite classes, least favorite classes, and challenging but worthwhile class. Day 3 – 1. Practice: identify the cognitive indicators, the thought process and therefore, the thinking map for each question. 2. Trade: interview questions developed yesterday. 3. Identify the cognitive indicators, thought process and thinking map for each question. 4. Set up: the maps for each question on your page and complete them answering the question.