Catlin Tucker

OCTOBER 5, 2021

When I work with teachers shifting to blended learning, I strive to establish the WHY driving our work together. I want teachers to understand the purpose and value of the shift to blended learning. Blended learning is not a reaction to a moment. Blended Learning Benefit #1: Student Agency.

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Catlin Tucker

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Other teachers may want to impose a loose structure on the process with brainstorming, articulating guiding questions, submitting a project pitch, setting goals associated with the project, meeting periodically with the teacher to check-in, and journaling about the process. 2 Flex Your Metacognitive Muscles.

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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. to generate a 5-25 question multiple-choice pre-assessment. to generate.

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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

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. Click here to revisit my last blog in this series on using the “Claim-Evidence-Question” routine.

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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

MARCH 4, 2024

Asking students to explain their mathematical reasoning and write about their process can help them to understand, retain, and apply their learning. A question I often get from math teachers learning about the station rotation model is, “What are students doing at the other stations that are not teacher led?”

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