Simon BrooksNov 15, 20183 min read10 Habits of Practice in the thinking-centred classroomBuilding a rich culture of thinking in our classrooms and schools is a long, complex, thrilling and challenging process (Ritchhart, 2015)....
Simon BrooksJan 9, 20189 min read'Slow Looking' - A Slow ReviewIt’s school holiday time here in Sydney, Australia. The cicadas are singing, and long, hot summer days abound, with plenty of...
Simon BrooksAug 18, 20174 min readWhat if I stopped rescuing my children?One of the joys of my role is the opportunity to work closely with teachers from many different schools, all interested in how they might...
Simon BrooksJun 28, 20175 min readBig Rock Number 3: Slow LookingA couple of weeks ago I was pleased to spend a wonderful day at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia. Of the many...
Simon BrooksApr 5, 20172 min readNew Thinking Routine: 8 to 1Introducing 8 to 1 : a new thinking routine for capturing the heart of the matter being studied in service of deeper understanding and...
Simon BrooksOct 28, 20162 min readNew Thinking Routine: What happens next?What type of thinking do you make routine in your classroom? Teachers interested in building a culture of thinking ensure that they...