Learning Technique: I used to think... Now I think...
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With this learning technique you can focus on your student’s way of thinking with a simple statement: I used to think, now I think. It forces students to think back about what they used to know about a certain topic, in the light of their gained knowledge and insights. Their opinion (thoughts) is made visual by using an open-ended question.
This learning technique creates a strong connection between what you have learned, the lesson’s learning objective, and your prior knowledge at the beginning of the lesson (mind map).
How do you implement it?
This learning technique is straightforward to implement: you can use 1 open-ended question. In a simple open question you can ascertain your students’ prior knowledge/reaction as well as their new insights on a topic.
How does it work in the class?
This learning technique is perfect for a number of subjects and studies: business studies, English and other modern languages, mentor lessons, even civic education. It can be applied to learn more about any subject, from a content-related angle, or can be used formatively as an interesting exit ticket.
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