Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 21, 2019

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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Catlin Tucker

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 12, 2019

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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Catlin Tucker

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

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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Catlin Tucker

APRIL 15, 2024

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.

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 15, 2023

Part II: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part two of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. Metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.

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Catlin Tucker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Part V: Thinking About Thinking Series This is part five of a five-part series focused on using thinking routines to drive metacognitive skill building. To recap, metacognition is a cognitive ability that allows learners to consider their thought patterns, approaches to learning, and understanding of a topic or idea.

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Catlin Tucker

MARCH 4, 2024

Building this self-assessment and reflective practice into a daily math journal can position students to lead the learning and identify areas where they would benefit from additional instruction, guided practice, or support. Below is a list of activities and prompts teachers can use to guide students’ work in their math journals.

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JUNE 5, 2019

Fostering autonomy and responsibility can lead to significant growth in students’ academic and metacognitive skills. Key to making this model work is student motivation, and an internal drive for students to take more ownership of their work.

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