Listen "Episode 119: Metacognition and Reflection (Part II)"
Episode Synopsis
Zach is joined by an all-star teaching team from the International School of Kenya to continue the discussion on metacognition and reflection, in particular focusing on several of the incredible tools this team has developed for implementing metacognitive and reflective routines in their classes.
Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/webinars) and Scholarships (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships)
MCP Podcast Episode 117: Metacognition and Reflection Pt. 1 (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/117) (with Lydia Crush)
International School of Kenya (https://www.isk.ac.ke/)
The CAR Guide (Choose, Act, Reflect)
Casey and Matilda’s CAR Guide (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-_yf7Ac47jGgfn4Y-xoAtBxSRUt3vXqk/view?usp=share_link)
Amy’s CAR Guide (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rOHhaF7tQzwa-ts3jDqxVEv2AIwt_RzFA9XhZ93Gnpw/edit?usp=sharing)
Brandy’s CAR Guide for 6th grade (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lz_NlhqIB8jSumtDeR8gjFg2jc0IdRSa9h9NGKshzAo/edit?usp=sharing)
Daily Learning Intention at the start of the day (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14SxKRUS2oH6GbJa9DexqvKhUt8Zmn_MCk6VHOm4aGeA/edit?usp=sharing)
The Mario Minute at the end of the day (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14SxKRUS2oH6GbJa9DexqvKhUt8Zmn_MCk6VHOm4aGeA/edit?usp=sharing) (modified from: The MARIO Framework (https://marioframework.com/)).
Designing PBL to Reduce Cognitive Load (https://spencerauthor.com/pbl-cognitive-load/) (from John Spencer’s Creative Classroom podcast)
Youth by Youth (https://www.youthxyouth.com/) (the basis for Amy’s Metacognitive 360)
Melanie Meehan:
The Two Writing Teachers blog (https://twowritingteachers.org/category/writing-workshop/)
On Cult of Pedagogy (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/classroom-seminars/)
MCP Podcast Episodes on Collaboration:
MCP Podcast Episode 10: Planning for Full Group Collaborative Activities (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/10)
MCP Podcast Episode 11: Planning for Organic Collaboration (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/11)
MCP Podcast Episode 108: Collaboration and Community (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/108) (with Catlin Tucker)
MCP Podcast Episode 110: Student Collaboration (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/110)
MCP Podcast Episode 112: Adult Collaboration (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/112)
The Collaboration Bank:
Amy’s digital Collab Bank (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rXx22XhGgjw8Gu2Ke7SBHnhTLie4gokUAEwX773s43Y/edit?usp=sharing)
Brandy’s paper-based Collab Bank (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uwajlJV-0XxWqDXX8A5RbfbSniRWL2ym/view?usp=sharing)
Each unit begins with a collaborative tone setting like this. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VY5803OrLbUD8h3iYhXQ4MjLOrR0GI63/view?usp=sharing)
Episodes of the MCP Podcast with Shane Donovan (mailto:[email protected]):
MCP Podcast Episode 5: Supporting Disengaged Students (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/5)
MCP Podcast Episode 57: Implementing MCP in AP Courses (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/57)
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Show Notes
More info on MCP Webinars (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/webinars) and Scholarships (https://www.modernclassrooms.org/scholarships)
MCP Podcast Episode 117: Metacognition and Reflection Pt. 1 (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/117) (with Lydia Crush)
International School of Kenya (https://www.isk.ac.ke/)
The CAR Guide (Choose, Act, Reflect)
Casey and Matilda’s CAR Guide (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-_yf7Ac47jGgfn4Y-xoAtBxSRUt3vXqk/view?usp=share_link)
Amy’s CAR Guide (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rOHhaF7tQzwa-ts3jDqxVEv2AIwt_RzFA9XhZ93Gnpw/edit?usp=sharing)
Brandy’s CAR Guide for 6th grade (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lz_NlhqIB8jSumtDeR8gjFg2jc0IdRSa9h9NGKshzAo/edit?usp=sharing)
Daily Learning Intention at the start of the day (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14SxKRUS2oH6GbJa9DexqvKhUt8Zmn_MCk6VHOm4aGeA/edit?usp=sharing)
The Mario Minute at the end of the day (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14SxKRUS2oH6GbJa9DexqvKhUt8Zmn_MCk6VHOm4aGeA/edit?usp=sharing) (modified from: The MARIO Framework (https://marioframework.com/)).
Designing PBL to Reduce Cognitive Load (https://spencerauthor.com/pbl-cognitive-load/) (from John Spencer’s Creative Classroom podcast)
Youth by Youth (https://www.youthxyouth.com/) (the basis for Amy’s Metacognitive 360)
Melanie Meehan:
The Two Writing Teachers blog (https://twowritingteachers.org/category/writing-workshop/)
On Cult of Pedagogy (https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/classroom-seminars/)
MCP Podcast Episodes on Collaboration:
MCP Podcast Episode 10: Planning for Full Group Collaborative Activities (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/10)
MCP Podcast Episode 11: Planning for Organic Collaboration (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/11)
MCP Podcast Episode 108: Collaboration and Community (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/108) (with Catlin Tucker)
MCP Podcast Episode 110: Student Collaboration (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/110)
MCP Podcast Episode 112: Adult Collaboration (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/112)
The Collaboration Bank:
Amy’s digital Collab Bank (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rXx22XhGgjw8Gu2Ke7SBHnhTLie4gokUAEwX773s43Y/edit?usp=sharing)
Brandy’s paper-based Collab Bank (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uwajlJV-0XxWqDXX8A5RbfbSniRWL2ym/view?usp=sharing)
Each unit begins with a collaborative tone setting like this. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VY5803OrLbUD8h3iYhXQ4MjLOrR0GI63/view?usp=sharing)
Episodes of the MCP Podcast with Shane Donovan (mailto:[email protected]):
MCP Podcast Episode 5: Supporting Disengaged Students (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/5)
MCP Podcast Episode 57: Implementing MCP in AP Courses (https://podcast.modernclassrooms.org/57)
Contact us, follow us online, and learn more:
Email us questions and feedback at: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
Send us an audio note (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffmqSsaaU7M0MTXowApIOt-wace2tD6LPct73oEQOlaFp4vQ/viewform?usp=sf_link) and we'll include it on a future episode!
Modern Classrooms: @modernclassproj (https://twitter.com/modernclassproj) on Twitter and facebook.com/modernclassproj (https://www.facebook.com/modernclassproj) (remember you can tweet us questions by using the hashtag #askMCP)
Kareem: @kareemfarah23 (https://twitter.com/kareemfarah23) on Twitter
Toni Rose: @classroomflex (https://twitter.com/classroomflex) on Twitter and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classroomflex/?hl=en)
The Modern Classroom Project (https://www.modernclassrooms.org)
Modern Classrooms Online Course (https://learn.modernclassrooms.org)
Take our free online course, or sign up for our mentorship program to receive personalized guidance from a Modern Classrooms mentor as you implement your own modern classroom!
The Modern Classrooms Podcast is edited by Zach Diamond: @zpdiamond (https://twitter.com/zpdiamond) on Twitter and Learning to Teach (https://www.learningtoteach.co/)
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