Sticky Hope

25 | Still Thinking

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We're presenting in Chicago at the joint NCTE/NCTM conference. Our session is with Jodie Bailey about a strategy called still thinking. We talk about this complex thinking strategy and share a variety of ways to use it.

Links

  • Choice Literacy Article: "Still Thinking: An Opportunity to Pause and Think Deeply" by Jodie Bailey
  • Jodie Bailey on LinkedIn
  • The Big Red Lollipop by Rukasana Kahn

    • Timeline

    00:00 NCTE/NCTM Joint Conference in Chicago
    01:18 Exploring the Concept of 'Still Thinking'
    04:45 Applying 'Still Thinking' in Early Childhood Literacy
    09:04 Engagement and Time in Learning
    14:55 Navigating 'No Thinking' in the Classroom

    Key Takeaways

    • Still Thinking is a valuable strategy for all ages.
    • Engagement in learning can be fostered through movement.
    • Extended discussions can deepen understanding in young learners.
    • It's important to honor individual thinking processes.
    • Teaching strategies should be transferable across subjects.
    • Complex reasoning can be introduced at an early age.
    • Classroom dynamics can be navigated with intentionality.
    • Students benefit from having time to process their thoughts.
    • Curiosity and exploration are key in educational practices.
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