

Why a New Teaching Approach is Going Viral on Social Media
9 snips Nov 7, 2023
This podcast explores a new teaching approach that is gaining popularity on social media. The approach focuses on promoting student thinking and critical problem-solving skills. It discusses the impact of non-thinking activities in classrooms and the need to disrupt traditional norms. The podcast also explores optimal classroom setups, knowledge mobility, and the benefits of small group work. The speaker emphasizes the importance of engaging students to foster deep thinking and addresses the barriers to implementing this approach.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Studenting: The Non-Thinking Activities in Classrooms
03:00 • 20min
Disrupting Classroom Norms: Removing Furniture to Improve Student Thinking
23:20 • 11min
Creating an Optimal Workspace for a Thinking Classroom
34:15 • 5min
Exploring the Concept of Knowledge Mobility through a Video Example
39:30 • 2min
Optimal Group Size and Knowledge Mobility
41:13 • 6min
Building Thinking Classrooms: Engaging Students and Fostering Deep Thinking
47:39 • 17min