Making learning visible is a concept developed by Professor John Hattie of the University of Melbourne, Australia (Taylor and Francis Books, 2018). One aspect of visible learning is that teachers need to reflect on the instruction they provide. Hattie states, “And it’s not so much what teachers do, it’s how they think about what they do” (Taylor and Francis, 2018, 2:08-2:15). Hattie makes the case that the most effective instructors think about what kind of impact they make on their students’ lives (Taylor and Francis Books, 2018).
Another aspect of visible learning is the students (Taylor and Francis Books, 2018). Getting students to think and articulate their thoughts allows teachers to see their students’ misunderstandings, and this promotes improved learning as the students and their professor work through these misunderstandings. Teaching approaches and activities that encourage communication, collaboration, and critical thinking promote visible learning for students and teachers. In this area of the Hub, Making the Invisible Visible, instructors can find materials that help them and their students see the learning process.
References
Taylor and Francis Books. (2018, November 14). John Hattie on visible learning and feedback in the classroom. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/Vpq09eY4pZo