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The learning challenge : how to guide your students through the learning pit to achieve deeper understanding / James Nottingham ; foreword by John Hattie.

By: Nottingham, James [author.].
Series: Challenging learning series.Publisher: Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, a SAGE Publishing Company, ©2017Edition: International edition.Description: xxv, 251 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781506376950 (pbk. : alk. paper).Subject(s): Questioning | Effective teaching | Motivation in educationDDC classification: 371.37 N84 2017
Contents:
Ch. 1 Introduction to the learning challenge. The learning challenge : a quick guide ; Underpinning values ; A pit is central to the learning challenge -- Ch. 2 The learning challenge in practice. Concept ; Conflict ; Construct ; Consider ; When, where, how? -- Ch. 3 The learning challenge culture. The facilitator's role ; Trust and respect ; Learning how to learn ; Ground rules ; Learning challenge virtues -- Ch. 4 Concepts. Identifying concepts ; Drawing out concepts ; Creating questions ; Selecting the best question ; Sharing first thoughts -- Ch. 5 Cognitive conflict. What is cognitive conflict? ; Why is cognitive conflict a good thing? ; Creating cognitive conflict ; Creating cognitive conflict through dialogue ; Creating cognitive conflict with comparisons ; Creating cognitive in context ; Creating cognitive conflict with questions -- Ch. 6. Construct meaning. Constructing meaning ; Using dialogue to construct meaning ; Top ten pit tools ; Types of thinking in the pit ; Eureka! -- Ch. 7. Consider your learning. Metacognition ; Review questions ; The ASK model -- Ch. 8. Mindset matters. The learning challenge mindset ; Self-efficacy ; Praise and the pit -- Ch. 9. Links and perspectives. The SOLO taxonomy ; Philosophy for children and the learning challenge ; Considerations for students with special educational needs ; Leading the learning challenge in your school ; Learning challenge resources -- Ch. 10 The learning challenge in action. Color ; Drugs ; Killing ; Pets ; Social Networking ; Proof and evidence ; Risk.
Summary: Known by many as the Learning Pit, the Learning Challenge is used around the world to promote challenge, dialogue, and a growth mindset. It encourages a depth of inquiry from students and nurtures a love of learning.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ch. 1 Introduction to the learning challenge. The learning challenge : a quick guide ; Underpinning values ; A pit is central to the learning challenge --
Ch. 2 The learning challenge in practice. Concept ; Conflict ; Construct ; Consider ; When, where, how? --
Ch. 3 The learning challenge culture. The facilitator's role ; Trust and respect ; Learning how to learn ; Ground rules ; Learning challenge virtues --
Ch. 4 Concepts. Identifying concepts ; Drawing out concepts ; Creating questions ; Selecting the best question ; Sharing first thoughts --
Ch. 5 Cognitive conflict. What is cognitive conflict? ; Why is cognitive conflict a good thing? ; Creating cognitive conflict ; Creating cognitive conflict through dialogue ; Creating cognitive conflict with comparisons ; Creating cognitive in context ; Creating cognitive conflict with questions --
Ch. 6. Construct meaning. Constructing meaning ; Using dialogue to construct meaning ; Top ten pit tools ; Types of thinking in the pit ; Eureka! --
Ch. 7. Consider your learning. Metacognition ; Review questions ; The ASK model --
Ch. 8. Mindset matters. The learning challenge mindset ; Self-efficacy ; Praise and the pit --
Ch. 9. Links and perspectives. The SOLO taxonomy ; Philosophy for children and the learning challenge ; Considerations for students with special educational needs ; Leading the learning challenge in your school ; Learning challenge resources --
Ch. 10 The learning challenge in action. Color ; Drugs ; Killing ; Pets ; Social Networking ; Proof and evidence ; Risk.

Known by many as the Learning Pit, the Learning Challenge is used around the world to promote challenge, dialogue, and a growth mindset. It encourages a depth of inquiry from students and nurtures a love of learning.

Junior High School

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