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Cool.org's Learning Design Methodology

  • Our Learning Design
    Methodology

    Whether it’s an entire unit of work or just a single lesson, all Cool.org resources have a clear and consistent approach to teaching and learning. Following our very-own Tune In, Find Out, Take Action methodology, each resource is designed to be flexible, allowing teachers to adapt and meet student needs - no matter the topic or year level.

Our resources are...

Relevant

Reliable 

Researched

Respectful

Tune In

Tune In is where we create an opportunity to spark curiosity and engagement. In this phase, we set the scene, consider our preconceptions, and engage in critical thinking.

• Delivering creative hooks
• Setting clear learning intentions
• Establishing prior knowledge
• Addressing misconceptions
• Using the Cool.org Hope Framework
• Offering provocative questions

Find Out

Find Out is where we explore data, case studies, and information. In this phase, we dig deeper into a topic, learn about new concepts, and make connections.

• Applying thinking routines
• Showing worked examples
• Using the Cool.org Hope Framework
• Teaching explicitly and chunking
• Offering differentiation
• Undertaking research
• Developing inquiry approaches & formative assessment
• Using feedback loops
• Facilitating collaboration

Take Action

Take Action is when we apply new knowledge and skills in the classroom and the wider world. In this phase, we go beyond just memorising and build experiences that positively impact people and planet.

• Supporting student voice and agency
• Thinking creatively
• Conducting experiments
• Engaging with communities
• Using the Cool.org Act Framework
• Testing theories and prototypes
• Making time for reflection

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