Students reflections on Blogging and agruemenation and critical thinking

I had my students give me feedback on blogging and argumentation units we have been completing in Health. The feedback was interesting as it showed that students having a real variance in perspective about blogging and sharing their viewpoints. Whilst some students thrived and made many blog posts other students did not share any work. I am interested in more follow up to this. from teaching younger students at the Primary level I have seen how visible learning and sharing appeals. Why is this not the same for teenagers?






I have enjoyed argumentation and thinking about different viewpoints10 responses

Value	Count
1	2
2	0
3	4
4	1
5	3

I have enjoyed Blogging and sharing my learning10 responses

Value	Count
1	2
2	1
3	4
4	2
5	1

I have enjoyed receiving feedback about my learning and my viewpoint10 responses

Value	Count
1	2
2	0
3	3
4	4
5	1

What does Mr Borland do well in his teaching8 responses

Nothing

He gives us freedom of speech whilst not letting us stray off track

Explain all the information so that student can understand.

everything

explain and demonstrate what we have to do. Finds little videos that will help. Makes us really think about the subject.

allow people to have an opinion and speak on the subjects we're studying.

idk

teach the class clearly and shared his understanding.

What does Mr Borland need to improve in regards to his teaching8 responses

Nothing

Nothing that I can think of

nothing..he is all good

nothing

um maybe stop talking so much about off topic things. check up on us now and then.

to teach the class in good ways

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Students work using Argumentation

I am very proud of one of my year 10 students who has made a wonderful blog post. In the post, he details his learning from a lesson last week. In the lesson, the students watched a political debate on legalizing cannabis. This student has considered all viewpoints, considered the source of the information presented, considered other viewpoints, and then made an informed judgement based on this evidence.

It is great when you teach thinking skills to students and they produce such great work showing that it has made a difference. One thing I have learnt from teaching in Decile 1 schools for 17 years is that you must take these small victories to keep yourself motivated and passionate about what you do.

Feel free to see the post and leave a comment.

https://rhsmatthewm.blogspot.com/2018/11/the-cannibis-debate.html