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The Project Zero research group at Harvard University has developed the educational approach called "visible thinking". This method aims to make students' mental processes explicit, thus promoting the development of critical and metacognitive skills in their learning process. It is positioned as a significant innovation to equip students with the necessary competencies to face challenging and unforeseen situations within the dynamic context of the current educational system.
The purpose of visible thinking is to encourage the development of independent and reflective thinking. To achieve this objective, a transformation in pedagogical practices is required, moving towards a model that leaves behind the mere transmission of knowledge and that encourages active and exploratory participation by students. The techniques implemented, such as group discussions, debates, concept maps and reflective journals, allow students to express and defend their ideas. These activities promote both logical discussion and reflection on their own cognitive processes through tangible and observable tools.
Preliminary results indicate that visible thinking can facilitate metacognition, foster deep learning, and promote effective knowledge transfer. In addition, it strengthens collaborative work and improves communication within the classroom, thus promoting greater student commitment to their own educational training.