The Art of Deep Learning

As reflection and metacognition are important aspects of Deep Learning, this requires a particular approach to learning and thinking on behalf of both teachers and learners.  We have used several ways of thinking about this.  First we have seen the role of the teacher as facilitator as vital.  Here is a link to our thoughts about the difference between a teacher as a facilitator and as an instructor.  There is not simple or straightforward difference, and good lessons - in fact outstanding lessons - have to have elements of both.  If learning is dominated by instruction however, it stands no chance of being deep.  We have used something called a TIMS grid to help us make sense of some of this, as it is a useful lens to think about the different behaviours.  Here is a link to a blank of copy of such as grid.