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This lesson would be perfect for a substitute teacher as all student instructions are included. For you, it's a low-prep lesson: just print-and-go.
A perfect way to start the year, this lesson combines reading, discussion and metacognition or 'learning to learn'.
OVERVIEW
This lesson starts with an anticipation guide, in which students reflect on their own beliefs about intelligence and learning.
Following this, students read an original article on how the brain develops. It includes:
* Information on intelligence as something to be developed, rather than fixed
* The role of mindset in learning
* The power of ‘yet’
They have a double-sided sheet to complete as they explore the text which practices: citing evidence; finding the main idea; recognising cause & effect; identifying the importance of a section as part of a whole; and synthesis.
Discussion cards have been provided as a follow up to the reading, so students can develop their ideas.
Finally, students are asked to reflect on how this learning might impact their attitude and actions, setting specific goals to improve their learning.
(A FREE optional resource comparing the brains of zombies and humans (Zombie Brains versus Human Brains) can be downloaded from my store, for those using this resource with my other zombie-themed lessons.)
My students absolutely love finding out the science behind how they learn, and this lesson has them passionately discussing their views on intelligence. It has surprised me how well it is received by all secondary grades,and it doesn't matter what subject or age I'm teaching, it's always a winner. The reading level is around Year 8 (more due to sentence structure than vocabulary), but accessible and engaging to all students from Year 7 to Year 12.
Keywords: learning, brain, metacognition, yet, mindset, Dweck, intelligence, resilience, reading, speaking, listening, discussion
Questions? Feel free to get in touch with me via roamingteacher@gmail.com
This lesson would be perfect for a substitute teacher as all student instructions are included. For you, it's a low-prep lesson: just print-and-go.
A perfect way to start the year, this lesson combines reading, discussion and metacognition or 'learning to learn'.
OVERVIEW
This lesson starts with an anticipation guide, in which students reflect on their own beliefs about intelligence and learning.
Following this, students read an original article on how the brain develops. It includes:
* Information on intelligence as something to be developed, rather than fixed
* The role of mindset in learning
* The power of ‘yet’
They have a double-sided sheet to complete as they explore the text which practices: citing evidence; finding the main idea; recognising cause & effect; identifying the importance of a section as part of a whole; and synthesis.
Discussion cards have been provided as a follow up to the reading, so students can develop their ideas.
Finally, students are asked to reflect on how this learning might impact their attitude and actions, setting specific goals to improve their learning.
(A FREE optional resource comparing the brains of zombies and humans (Zombie Brains versus Human Brains) can be downloaded from my store, for those using this resource with my other zombie-themed lessons.)
My students absolutely love finding out the science behind how they learn, and this lesson has them passionately discussing their views on intelligence. It has surprised me how well it is received by all secondary grades,and it doesn't matter what subject or age I'm teaching, it's always a winner. The reading level is around Year 8 (more due to sentence structure than vocabulary), but accessible and engaging to all students from Year 7 to Year 12.
Keywords: learning, brain, metacognition, yet, mindset, Dweck, intelligence, resilience, reading, speaking, listening, discussion
Questions? Feel free to get in touch with me via roamingteacher@gmail.com
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