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Language, Cognition and Scaffolding

2. Cognitive engagement

2.5. Thinking skills lessons based on principles of cognitive teaching

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    1. Engaging tasks designedto make the most of the learners' prior knowledge and abilities.
    2. Recognizing that there's rarely a single correct answer,.
    3. Emphasizing collaborative work, with initial task completion in groups to encourage peer discussion.
    4. Providing assistance only when necessary,allowing learners the opportunity to face difficulties.
    5. Facilitating post-task discussions that analyze both solutions and the process undertaken.
    6. Encouraging students to draw connections between task-based thinking and broader contexts for transferable learning.
    7. Acknowledging the unpredictability of learning outcomes.
    8. Prioritizing diagnostic and formative assessment methods, valuing observation and group dynamics alongside traditional evaluating.
    9. Valuing discussions on students' cognitive processes as much as subject-specific learning outcomes.
    10. Gradually fostering a specialized language for students to articulate their thoughts and learning experiences