Who are your students becoming as thinkers through their time with you? This question will guide you on an engaging and reflective journey as we explore the ideas from Ron Ritchhart’s Cultures of Thinking in Action. Together, we will examine the types of thinking we wish to nurture in our classrooms and identify the essential habits of mind to prioritize. We will delve into the PZ Thinking Routine Toolbox, learning how to adapt routines for deeper, more complex understanding. Join us for dedicated time to apply these concepts to your own context and plan intentionally for the upcoming year.
Kara Kling (she/her) teaches Humanities and serves as 8th Grade Dean at Maret. She is committed to experimenting with instructional approaches that support equity and promote students' understanding and engagement. In her curriculum design work, and as co-coordinator of Maret's "Middle... Read More →
