Tag: kaplan model
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Higher Order Thinking: Changing perspective
You may have heard of the Kaplan model and possibly used it in the classroom so in this blog today I am going to outline a way I have easily used ‘Multiple perspectives’ Multiple Perspectives encourages students to think about a topic from various, specific points of view. This aspect of the Kaplan model adds…
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Adding Depth and Complexity to your writing program
Many teachers often look at this concept and worry that they will have to overhaul their whole program to make this happen – but never fear! You do not! As you peruse over the writing program you have, consider how: You can vary the types of text you expose the students to according to their…
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Depth and Complexity for Gifted students
So you have a gifted child and you are remote learning? The activities being provided online may not be ideal for your child as teachers juggle the new platform and catering for all students. So what can you do with a frustrated child and perhaps worried parent? Projects! A great way to support your gifted…
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A literacy lesson and more on Myths from different cultures…
In Year 3 this term I am embarking on teaching students about myths from different cultures and times. This week we started on what a myth is and how to tell the difference between a myth, legend, folktale and fairytale. But what made this lesson higher order is what we did next. Choose a natural…
Extend, Empower, Enrich 