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Shift to Leveraging Formative Assessment for Metacognition

Catlin Tucker

How can formative assessment data help students to develop their metacognitive skills? Formative assessments are ongoing assessments embedded throughout the learning process. These informal assessments provide information to the teacher about students’ understanding of the material being covered and the skills being introduced.

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Shift to Providing Feedback as Students Work

Catlin Tucker

Feedback also Provides clarity on learning goals and expectations. Supports skill development and mastery of concepts. Enhances metacognitive skills, such as self-regulation and self-monitoring. Encourages engagement and active participation in the learning process.

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What To Do With Wonky Wednesday

Catlin Tucker

2 Flex Your Metacognitive Muscles. Metacognitive skills must be taught. If students are going to be our true partners in the learning process they must learn how to think about their learning. There are simple routines a teacher can put into place to help students develop these skills.

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Make Your “Summer Resolutions” a Reality This School Year

Catlin Tucker

Teachers who are using blended learning models and technology tools with students must onboard, onboard, onboard! If students learn how to navigate different types of lessons (e.g., Blended Learning: 8 Respectful Routines. #4 4 Teach Students to How to Think About Their Learning. 5 Strive for Balance.

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Part II: Maximize the Impact of Explicit Teaching with Blended Learning and AI

Catlin Tucker

In my last blog post titled “ Part I: Maximize the Impact of Explicit Teaching with Blended Learning ,” I explored the benefits of shifting from explicit teaching as a whole class experience to a differentiated small group experience.

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How and When to Give Feedback

Catlin Tucker

They understand that mistakes and setbacks are part of the learning process and opportunities for growth rather than indicators of inadequacy. Process feedback is vital in enhancing student learning by honing their metacognitive skills , guiding their efforts, boosting motivation, and fostering a growth mindset.

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The Station Rotation Model: Must-Do vs. May-Do Stations

Catlin Tucker

This twist on the station rotation model combines the strategic collection and use of data with student agency to create a more personalized and student-centered approach to this blended learning model. In a traditional station rotation, all students rotate through the same sequence of learning activities or stations.