Propel Learning

Students independently monitor how and why their thinking has changed and plan next steps by completing the sentence prompt, “I used to think…now I think… so next I will…” This routine was originally developed at Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Project Zero.

During this routine, learners...

Use this thinking routine to reflect on the ways that learning activities may have confirmed, changed, and/or challenged their thinking.

During this routine, teachers...

Use thinking routines that prompt student self-regulated learning, specifically, reflection and goal setting.

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