Introduction to Visible learning for teachersAs a teacher, it is your job to facilitate learning. However, what this means or how to effectively practice has remained a complex and ambiguous task. For many, teaching equates to learning; but that relationship is not mutually exclusive. Teaching as a practice is much studied and debated, but what is not often discussed is the actual effect of teaching. In order to tackle this issue, teachers must carefully examine learning.
Hattie suggests that there are Eight Mind Frames that successful educators exhibit. By utilizing these mind frames, teachers are able to best approach the complex task of creating enduring learnings for students. Hattie (2012) explains that "...Mind frames underpin our every action and decision in a school; it is a belief that we are evaluators, change agents, adaptive learning experts, seekers of feedback about our impact, engaged in dialogue and challenged, and developers of trust with all, and that we see opportunity in error, and are keen to spread the message about the power, fun, and impact we have on learning." Additionally, he points out that teachers develop their own "theories of practice" through their years of experience. The idea is to have teachers reflect upon their "theories of practice" and enhance or modify them in a way that will ensure success for all students. The purpose of this website is to provide valuable information and resources for teachers to enable them to provide the best instruction possible for students based on John Hattie's meta-analysis on what makes the most impact on student learning. This website will provide teachers with practical strategies, knowledge and concepts -- as well as opportunities for reflection, application, and analysis of authentic teaching and learning scenarios. |
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