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Course Description

This course equips teachers with practical strategies to develop students’ critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and metacognitive skills. Learn how to embed higher-order thinking across subjects using evidence-based frameworks and engaging, student-led activities.



Audience

Secondary School Teachers


Teaching Standards

1.2.2 Proficient Level - Know students and how they learn - Understand how students learn:  Structure teaching programs using research and collegial advice about how students learn

3.3.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Use teaching strategies:  Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem-solving, and critical and creative thinking



$179 + GST - Individual Enrolment


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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1 - Understanding Higher-Order Thinking in the Secondary Classroom

    • Introduction

    • What is Higher-Order Thinking?

    • Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Framework

    • Connecting to the Australian Curriculum

    • Why is HOTS Important in Secondary Education?

    • Overcoming Barriers to Higher-Order Thinking in Classrooms

    • Self-Assessment Checklist

    • Reflection Activity

    • Reference List for Module 1
  • 3

    Module 2 -Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking

    • Introduction

    • What Are Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking?

    • Problem-Solving Frameworks

    • How Analytical Thinking Supports Problem-Solving

    • High-Impact Strategies for Teaching Problem-Solving

    • High-Impact Strategies for Teaching Problem-Solving

    • Using Questioning to Promote Deeper Thinking

    • Inquiry-Based Learning—Fostering Student-Led Investigations

    • Classroom Activity

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 2
  • 4

    Module 3 – Creativity and Innovation in Learning

    • Introduction

    • Understanding Creativity in Education

    • The 4Cs of Creativity

    • Encouraging Divergent Thinking

    • Strategies to Foster Divergent Thinking

    • Using Digital Tools to Support Creativity

    • Digital Tools That Promote Creativity

    • How to Integrate Digital Creativity Into Lessons

    • Classroom Activities

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 3
  • 5

    Module 4 – Metacognition and Self-Directed Learning

    • Introduction

    • What is Metacognition?

    • Teaching Metacognitive Strategies

    • Fostering Self-Directed Learning

    • Strategies to Support Self-Direction

    • Classroom Activity

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 4

  • 6

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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