Level of thought

About

Words and metaphors as indicators

Activities

Objectives

Assessments

To pay attention, participate, complete, on task, take notes.

Teacher observation, counting, recording

Content

Objectives

Assessments

To know about, understand, comprehend, grasp, remember.

Quizzes, test of knowledge

Processes

Objectives

Assessments

To infer, conclude, criticise, explain, interpret, hypothesise, reason, analyse, support with evidence.

Performances, applications, exhibits

Dispositions/

Habits of Mind

Objectives

Assessments

To develop perseverance, to manage impulsivity, to be reflective, to become more intellectually strategic.

Demonstrations over time, anecdotals, rubrics, portfolios, checklists, self-assessments, self descriptions, using meta-cognitive maps

Mind States

Objectives

Assessments

To draw upon resources, to employ capabilities and maps, to demonstrate beliefs and values, to act in accordance with.

Characterisation self-assessment of own performance under duress, self evaluation using an internal set of criteria, seeking feedback from others

Questions intended to raise consciousness about levels of outcomes.

When you hear the level of activity to be.	About	Words and metaphors as indicators
Activity	Content	How well pupils benefit from this activity? What concepts (big ideas/ principles) do you want the pupils to learn as a result of these activities?
Content	Processes	How will students demonstrate their understanding of these concepts? How will students apply these concepts in future lessons? In what cognitive processes will pupils engage during these learnings?
Processes	Dispositions	What habits do you want pupils to form as a result of engaging in these processes? What enduring learnings will pupils gain from engaging in these processes?
Dispositions	Mindstates	What do you want pupils to carry forth to future life situations? How will pupils feel more resourceful (empowered) as a result of this learning?
Mindstates	Ideals	What personal values are pupils forming as a result of these learnings? How will this help your pupils become better human beings?