Understanding the 'Noticing and Wondering' Protocol

This video tutorial, led by a special education visual content specialist, explores how to support students in grades 6-8 social studies through instructional supports. It introduces the 'noticing and wondering' protocol, a discussion tool that promotes inquiry and language skills. The video models the protocol using examples from lessons on Hinduism and slavery, emphasizing collaborative learning. The protocol is shown to be effective in small groups, fostering confidence and allowing real-time assessment of student understanding.

What is the main goal of using instructional supports in social studies discussions?

• To make lessons more entertaining

• To engage and provide access to all learners

• To reduce the amount of content covered

• To focus solely on individual work

In which subjects is the 'Noticing and Wondering' protocol commonly used?

• Only in science classes

• Only in math classes

• In math, science, and social studies

• Only in English language arts

What is the primary focus of the 'Noticing and Wondering' protocol?

• To memorize facts

• To focus on competitive learning

• To engage in collaborative sense-making

• To work independently without discussion

How does the 'Noticing and Wondering' protocol benefit students?

• It limits their ability to ask questions

• It promotes inquiry and supports language skills

• It discourages collaborative work

• It focuses only on memorization

What is a key aspect of the 'Noticing and Wondering' protocol?

• It discourages abstract thinking

• It supports descriptive and inferential skills

• It focuses only on vocabulary

• It limits student creativity

What is a key feature of the 'Noticing and Wondering' protocol when used in lessons?

• It discourages asking questions

• It involves using a chunk of text or artwork

• It focuses on quick responses

• It requires students to work alone

Which of the following is a guiding question used in the 'Noticing and Wondering' protocol?

• What is the capital of France?

• How many words are in this text?

• What do you see in this image?

• What is your favorite color?

What is the benefit of using the protocol in small groups?

• It allows students to learn from each other

• It focuses on individual competition

• It limits student interaction

• It reduces the need for teacher guidance

How does the protocol help in real-time assessment?

• By limiting student questions

• By gauging student entry points

• By providing immediate feedback

• By focusing on written tests

What is a common outcome for students using the 'Noticing and Wondering' protocol?

• They focus only on memorization

• They see they can progress in lessons

• They avoid asking questions

• They become less confident