Asking pupils to speculate on facts, formations or processes at the beginning of a lesson can spark curiosity and is a technique that can be used within an ISM starter (a strategy outlined in my previous blog posts). A relatively easy technique to implement into any lesson, Roberts (2013) discusses the power of speculation at length in […]
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If you were intrigued by the concept of using Initial Stimulus Material in your teaching (as outlined in my previous post), then read on. I would like to share some more practical applications of the strategy, which have all been successful in stimulating curiosity and interest in my lessons. Images In a ‘pens down’ (no […]
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Are you bored with your normal lesson starters? Does your repertoire only stretch as far as a recall of previous learning? Whilst recap quizzes may be tried and tested and useful in linking one lesson to another, there is a way to boost curiosity and enquiry in your classroom. Initial Stimulus Material (ISM) ties in […]
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