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Thinking about thinking

Posted on 2 May 2011 by lorirabinovitch

We ask our IP students to develop habits of reflection throughout the realization of their projects. This type of everyday questioning allows students to self-assess their actions, strategies, and resources in order to make adjustments based on these auto-evaluative practices. … Continue reading →

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Mental management

Posted on 2 May 2011 by lorirabinovitch

Meta-cognition is personal. It is what permits us to turn the objective world into our personal experiences of the world. What kinds of questions will help students develop what has been called “strategic intelligence”? They need vocabulary for talking about … Continue reading →

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Transfer of learning

Posted on 2 May 2011 by lorirabinovitch

Simple transfer: During my IP project, I learned how to drive a car. Now I can learn how to drive a truck. Complex transfer: During my IP project, I became involved in an issue of social justice. This experience taught … Continue reading →

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