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When Students Understand the Language of Learning: Moving Towards Assessment-Capable Learners
What does it really mean for students to be assessment-capable—and how often do we see it truly happening in classrooms?
Why Real Objects Matter: Curiosity, Questioning, and Wonder as the Starting Point
I had the pleasure of modelling inquiry at the American School of Madrid, where we examined an existing lesson and considered how it might become more inquiry focused. A central shift was the deliberate use of real objects and lived experiences. The shift took us from pictures, screens, and books to real objects that provoked curiosity.
5 Engagements for Conceptual Learning
As we say, when we work with teachers the concepts being focussed on are the language of the learning community. Engagements are developed to continually build on learner’s understanding of the concept and to enable them to reflect on new learning, for them to make sense of their learning.