Classroom+Ideas

" W e l e a r n m o r e b y l o o k i n g f o r t h e a n s w e r t o a q u e s t i o n a n d n o t f i n d i n g i t t h a n w e d o f r o m l e a r n i n g t h e a n s w e r i t s e l f . " (Lloyd Alexander)

There are 20 different 'thinking Keys' each designed to unlock different parts of the thinking process. Use of the keys helps to develop flexible problem solving and thinking habits

There are many ways that the thinkers' keys can be integrated into the classroom to enhance the thinking of the students. Some examples are: Thinkers' keys wheel ﻿ - ﻿ is an example of the 20 thinkers' keys laminated and tied together, this providing a more tactile resource that can be used by students within group discussions, or by the teacher within a whole class situation.
 * Classroom display- **here are some examples of how the 20 thinker keys can be displayed, printed off, laminated, and[[image:ryansthinkerskeys/key.JPG width="182" height="67" align="right"]]referred to throughout the school day to unlock the critical, analytical and creative thinking abilities of the students. (for example after reading get the students to use the thinking key 'what if' and write a story about what would have happend if something else happend in the story)

The thinking process: this is where the students use the 20 thinker keys and start to think about there thinking.


 * Classroom values- **Use the thinkers' keys to get students thinking about the importance of values/rules within the classroom (e.g Using the brainstorming key, what would happen if classrooms had no rules?)

[] : a great website that explains what each of the thinker keys are and what they can be used for in the classroom.

They are a real asset to the classroom and a great way for the students to think about the thinking and to go a little deeper to what they are actually thinking or talking about.


 * __ICT Support __**

> **knowledge book containing explorations around a particular topic. ** > **mation in regards to an activity explored through a thinkers' key.Students can use wikis and blogs to present their learning using the thinkers' keys and engage in discussions with other classroom communities within New Zealand and around the world. **
 * Ryan's thinkers' keys can be used in multiple ways using the support of I.C.T. Some examples are: **
 * **Interactive white boards: The Keys can be further developed and discussed using an interactive whiteboard flipchart; creating a mental **[[image:http://www.maheshkukreja.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/blog.jpg width="166" height="152" align="left"]]
 * **The internet: Students can use search engines such as Google to help locate specific infor [[image:spacewithapurpose/wiki_Cover.GIF width="162" height="107" align="right"]] **
 * **Food technology and technology: Students can follow the 20 thinker keys to create a safe environment and follow rules when it comes to working with different things. **

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