Learning Technique: See, Think, Me, We
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Lesson duration is: 30 minInstructions
This lesson focuses on a historical image: Londoners who took refuge in the underground, during WWII, Germany's attack on London.
There are many parallels with today's current events.
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Slide 1 - Slide
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What all do you see in the photo?
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Slide 2 - Mind map
The SEE step encourages you to look closely. Ask pupils to describe fully what they see, and wait until the THINK step before making interpretations or expressing their opinions.
What all do you see in the photo?
What do you think is happening in this photo?
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Slide 3 - Mind map
The THINK step encourages students to share their thoughts about the work. All thoughts are welcome, but you can guide the step by asking questions such as: what is happening in the picture? What could it mean? Why do you say that?
What all do you see in the photo?
What do you think is happening in this photo?
How does this photo relate or connect to your own experiences?
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Slide 4 - Mind map
The "Me" step asks pupils to make personal connections, so it's a time when a safe and trusting atmosphere is particularly important.
Perhaps you could share your own personal response first. If you are working with a large group, it may be helpful to do this step in pairs or trios.
How does this photo relate to what you see or hear in the outside world?
How does this photo relate or connect to your own experiences?
What do you think is happening in this photo?
What all do you see in the photo?
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Slide 5 - Mind map
The "We" step invites pupils to look for connections outside themselves.
One way to help them do this is to ask them to think about how the personal connections they identified in the "Me" step might relate to larger themes.
This step can be challenging for students. As with the "Me" step, it can be helpful for you, the facilitator, to model a response by sharing your own reflections.