#5thchat is for people interested in chatting about topics in education, especially as they relate to Grade 5. The goal is to connect people who enjoy learning & sharing, plus supporting & creating partnerships worldwide!
Hello Everyone! My name is Tika. I teach fifth-grade, serve as a teacher mentor, and professional development facilitator. Welcome to #5thchat! Please share your name, your current position, and the best part of your Teacher Appreciation Week so far.
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A1: I review this with ss almost on a weekly basis. I tell them that matacognition is thinking before you speak to make sure your discussion points are on topic and relevant to the discussion. #5thchat
A1 I explain metacognition to my students using Number Talks at the beginning of the year. I model what I am thinking about my learning. I also use #visiblethinking. #5thchat
A1: I also tell them to think about how they got their answer or idea not if it's right or wrong. It's important to think about the process in learning.#5thchat
A1: I review this with ss almost on a weekly basis. I tell them that matacognition is thinking before you speak to make sure your discussion points are on topic and relevant to the discussion. #5thchat
A1: I have never explicitly taught the meaning of metacognition to my students. however I do a lot of modeling as I think aloud and monitor comprehension whenever we are reading an article or story. #5thchat
A2: We do number talks as well and talk about using our brains to make the best plan to solve the problem. Sometimes it turns out the plan is wrong so we have to try again. #5thchat
Number Talks are a great routine to start your math lesson. It is based on mental math strategies and student centered and facilitated learning. @numbertalks#5thchat
A2: We do number talks as well and talk about using our brains to make the best plan to solve the problem. Sometimes it turns out the plan is wrong so we have to try again. #5thchat
A2: As a reading specialist, I don’t teach math HOWEVER, metacognition can be used in ANY lesson in ANY class. I do know that our Ts use numbertalks in math and have Ss explain thinking with exemplars as well. #5thChat#LoveLiteracyLearning
A2: I have ss either write out the steps they used to figure out the problem, or have ss discuss with their elbow partner how they got their answer. They then work together discussing their metacognition along the way. Reciprocal teaching is awesome! #5thchat
A2: Math is my favorite subject to teach to my Ss. We do a lot of collaborative Learning where students work together on math lessons to explain their reasoning for solving a math problem in a certain way to each other. #5thchat
A2: I have ss either write out the steps they used to figure out the problem, or have ss discuss with their elbow partner how they got their answer. They then work together discussing their metacognition along the way. Reciprocal teaching is awesome! #5thchat
A3: Since metacognition is a set of processes that students use to plan and monitor their understanding, knowing about it will make them aware of their own thinking skills and learning preferences. #5thchat
A3: It's important that ss understand matacognition to be successful in life. When they get stuck in a real world problem, it helps them figure out where they went wrong, and it helps them learn from mistakes. #5thchat
A3: when Ss can explain their thinking, they demonstrate understanding and many times can “see” their own misconceptions and correct themselves. #5thChat#LoveLiteracyLearning
A4 Coding!! We are using google's cs-first. I honestly cannot help the kids when they have a problem. They have to be able to retrace their steps, realize what didn't work, and then try again. #5thchat
A salad The lettuce represents the initial thinking/work.The veggies are the things needed to think about as I reflect upon my work .Will a manipulative help me? Did I use the success criteria? Make the salad and model how the veggies are needed alongside the lettuce.#5thchat
I use Google docs when ss have a writing assignment. I write them questions and comments about different sections of their writing. This allows them to think about their thinking with conventions, ideas, and word choice when writing. They can then respond to me. #5thchat
A4: Tech has made it easier for Ss to show their thinking through different interactive and engaging platforms such as flipgrid. They take more responsibility for their work + make sure they are thorough with their research before posting anything for review. #5thchat
A5: I think this could be incorporated in ss led conferences. They could show off their projects and share with parents the process they went through to get the final product. #5thchat
A5 Every Friday my kids use @seesaw and complete their 3 +1 Three things they learned about during the week and one thing that gave them trouble with a plan on how to improve. #5thchat
Thank you, everyone, for sharing your thoughts on metacognition and for helping me facilitate my first chat! I have learned so much! Please don't forget to add to your #PLN Enjoy the rest of your #TeacherAppreciationWeek#5thchat
A5: What a great question Tika! I usually incorporate assignments that require students to have a genuine and knowledgeable conversation about an issue or topic that we are covering in school with their parents. #5thchat
Yes, Tom. Our school uses #checkincheckout. Ss check in and check out with a trusted teacher, staff member, or student mentor. They discuss their behavior 2 to 3 times a day. Ss love it! #5thchat
We have been using #flipgrid. Students make a video and discuss strategies they used, changes they made in thinking, what they did to persevere of what caused them to begin to shut down. #5thchat
Thanks so much to everyone who participated in this evening's #5thchat! Major appreciation goes out to @tikaee for moderating a great chat tonight!
Join us next Tuesday (5/15) at 7pm Central as @jvelNOLA moderates on the TOPIC: "Transitioning to Middle School."
Thanks so much to everyone who participated in this evening's #5thchat! Major appreciation goes out to @tikaee for moderating a great chat tonight!
Join us next Tuesday (5/15) at 7pm Central as @jvelNOLA moderates on the TOPIC: "Transitioning to Middle School."
