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Explain, in your own words, what “processing activities” are and how they contribute to a coherent curriculum.
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Processing activities are instructional strategies or tasks that help students actively engage with, reflect on, and internalize the material they are learning. These activities encourage students to think critically, make connections, and apply their knowledge in meaningful ways.
Processing activities allow students to go beyond surface-level learning by encouraging them to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information. This helps solidify their understanding of key concepts, making the curriculum more effective and cohesive.
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Processing activities are intentionally planned activities that give learners a connection and reflection to the learned concepts.
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Processing activities allow students to think about what they are learning and reevaluate their previous thought processes- reflecting on what they learned at the beginning of the year again toward the end and asking them how their thinking has changed, especially as it relates to Biblical concepts now that they have grown throughout the year.
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Processing activities refer to intentional moments of reflection and review that help students connect new learning to their existing knowledge and experiences. Activities such as debriefing and revisiting previously taught topics allow students to strengthen their understanding, recognize relationships between ideas, and develop a deeper appreciation for the subject matter. By incorporating these processing activities, teachers can create a cohesive curriculum that builds on prior learning and helps students see the bigger picture. Through reflection, teachers can also assess how students’ thinking has evolved, which can inform future instruction and any necessary adjustments to the curriculum.
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Going back to previous lessons and reflecting on what they learned and applying their new knowledge to the old lesson. How have their views changed? What else do they know now?