The Power of Making Thinking Visible
With the growing popularity of thinking routines has come the opportunity to research the impact they have on teaching, learning, and schooling.
In this course, learn how the most effective teachers use thinking routines for maximum impact by employing the core practices of listening, questioning, and documentation.
- What are the core practices associated with making thinking visible, and how do they relate to and interact with one another?
- What are the benefits or powers—for students and teachers—in making thinking visible?
- How do the most effective teachers use thinking routines to maximum effect?
Develop a better understanding of the power of thinking routines, for both teachers and students. Try out core practices associated with making thinking visible, and learn how they relate to and interact with one another.
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE
- Teachers, teacher leaders, and school administrators and leaders
- Museum educators and educators working in informal learning environments
- Facilitators of pre-K to adult learning
SCHEDULE
Work at your own pace and on your time during each week’s session, which open on Mondays and close on Sundays.
TUITION, DISCOUNTS, AND FINANCIAL AID
For mini courses (4 sessions, 4 weeks), tuition is:
- $355 for educators joining as part of a team (3-6 members from the same organization)
- $385 for educators joining as part of a team of 2 (from the same organization) who will be placed on a virtual team with other teams of 2 (as attendance allows)
- $399 for educators joining as individuals to be placed on a virtual team
Financial aid is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, and covers 50-70% of a course’s tuition for eligible educators. Applications must be submitted and accepted prior to registration. Review our financial aid criteria.
This course builds upon a popular Project Zero project started in 2002.
The course’s focus on student-driven learning is incredibly important if we want to produce 21st century learners. The routines and strategies we learned throughout the course will help initiate this.
Contact Us
If you have specific questions about any of our professional development opportunities, please email us at pzlearn@gse.harvard.edu.