the universal thinking framework
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The Universal Thinking FrameworkA framework for understanding how we think and learn.
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It is not always clear for a child to understand howto proceed through complex academic tasks.
Why is educational progress slower for some?
Barriers to Progress
We don’t always know howto process new information.
Most schools do not have an agreed comprehensive language for learning.
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What does poor thinking result in?
Barriers to Progress
Poor recallMemory is the product of thinking
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Lack of engagementNot knowing how to move forward can cause anxiety
Faulty LogicPoor decisions and illogical reasoning
Creative ‘Blocks’Lack of new ideas
Muddled WritingDisjointed extended writing
Reduced confidenceNot knowing how to deal with set backs
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What could improve our learners thinking processes?
1] Clearly defined names for specific types of thinking.
2] Easy to understand learning vocabulary.
3] Carefully sequenced thinking guides.
If we understood how to organise our thinking, learning outcomes would be enhanced
Metacognition
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The Universal Thinking Framework results from years of frustration at seeing students fall short of their academic potential.
Its purpose is to help children understand how to think and learn effectively. It’s easy to adopt and provides classrooms with a clear language for learning.
Introducing:The Universal Thinking Framework
Metacognition
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The framework can be used to stretchhigher-attaining learners and to scaffoldthose demanding tasks that lower-attaining students might struggle with.
Ultimately, the framework’s classifications provide greater access to the curriculum and promote independent learning behaviours.
Organised and productive Thinking
Metacognition
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“What does progression look like?”
Develop a shared curriculum vision
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“What does successful thinking look like?”
Plan activities that guide student thinking in purposeful directions
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“How can we break this topic down into manageable steps?”
Scaffold complex tasks and make learning inclusivefor everyone
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“How can we *really* extend their thinking?”
Create cognitive pathways that really stretch your students
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“What do we mean when we say ‘evaluate’ or ‘judge’?”
Develop a shared language for learning
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1] We should pay more attention to how our learners are processing new ideas.
2] We should afford our students the opportunity to understand more about the learning process.
3] Metacognition is a lifelong skill that is critical for academic and civic success.
Our recommendations: Fresh from our research
Metacognition
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Knowledge, skills andlanguage are all essential for successful learning.
Subject Knowledge
Thinking and academic Skills
Language
Curriculum Opportunities
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Access to the framework (all future versions), icons, book and support resources
What do schools get with the membership offer?
Membership
All of the new thinking guides and future releases in 2021 and 2022
Optional induction/support session for your staff
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Access to the thinking guide designer
What do schools get with the membership offer?
Membership
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Regular seminars with our growing global user group for your framework champion
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Next Steps
Please contact Paul Main to arrange a friendly conversation:[email protected]
You can browse through the concept in more detail at:structural-learning.com
Let’s move thinking forward in your schoolWhat next?
Moving forward