Developing Thinking Dispositions: When Thinking Becomes Routine

Details

This event is from Project Zero — confirm details there before registering.

Who it's for

Topics

In a world that demands greater adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to solve problems in uncertain and unfamiliar situations, delve into a core principle guiding the effective use of thinking routines—cultivating students' thinking dispositions.

"Thinking dispositions" are the inclination, sensitivity, and ability to use thinking skills. Practice using thinking routines with thinking dispositions in mind and build an understanding of why they are key to developing student agency and deep learning.

Overview

• Examine how thinking is typically discussed and framed in schools, and consider how its visibility serves both learning and teaching
• Unpack the concept of "thinking dispositions"—the inclination, sensitivity, and ability to use thinking skills—and understand why they are the key to deep learning
• Practice using thinking routines in ways that encompass the ideas of thinking dispositions and deeper learning
• Explore concrete ways to reframe conversations around thinking within your own teaching context

Who Should Participate

• Teachers, teacher leaders, and school administrators and leaders
• Museum educators and educators working in informal learning environments
• Facilitators of pre-K to adult learning

Time Commitment

• Team Meeting: This 1-hour live, synchronous team meeting happens every week, scheduled and facilitated by the team members with PZ-designed agenda.
• Reading, Practice, and Assignments: Plan remaining time for reading and individual reflections/assignments. If you are not currently working in a school or educational organization, you will need a classroom context or a consistent group of students with whom you can try out/practice the ideas you are learning throughout the course.

Tuition, Discounts, and Financial Aid

• $355 for educators joining as part of a team (three to six members from the same organization)
• $385 for educators joining as part of a team of two (from the same organization) who will be placed on a virtual team with other teams of two (as attendance allows)
• $399 for educators joining as individuals to be placed on a virtual team

Questions?

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Schedule

• Session 1 — Mon, Feb 22, 2027
• Session 2 — Mon, Mar 1, 2027
• Session 3 — Mon, Mar 8, 2027
• Session 4 — Mon, Mar 15, 2027