Recorded Session0–5 min | Opening & Hook
Content: Introduce session theme; showcase Manu Ginóbili’s strategic, creative gameplay and decision-making under pressure.
Engagement: Ask participants: “Which qualities make Manu excel?” Quick poll or show a short video clip to spark curiosity and imagination.
5–12 min | Connecting Manu to Learning
Content: Explore parallels between Manu’s approach and classroom thinking: critical thinking, growth mindset, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.
Engagement: Pair-share: participants identify classroom situations where students could benefit from these skills.
12–20 min | Thinking Strategies in Action
Content: Introduce practical strategies:
Visual Thinking & Hexagonal Thinking: for making connections across ideas and concepts.
Growth Mindset Practices: framing challenges as opportunities, encouraging reflection.
Design Thinking: rapid ideation, prototyping, and testing solutions in the classroom.
Engagement: Small group activity: participants use hexagonal thinking to connect concepts in their subject/context or sketch a mini design-thinking challenge.
20–27 min | Reflection & Application
Content: Guide participants to adapt strategies to their own teaching contexts.
Engagement: Individual reflection: “Which strategy could transform a current lesson or challenge in your classroom?” Share with a partner or triad.
27–30 min | Closing & Takeaways
Content: Summarize key insights: critical thinking, visual thinking, growth mindset, and design thinking as tools for future-ready learners.
Engagement: Quick one-word or short sentence share: “My takeaway for tomorrow’s class is…” Provide a visual takeaway slide summarizing strategies.
After this session, participants will be able to:
Identify ways Manu Ginóbili’s problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity can inspire classroom practices.
Design short, interactive tasks that develop students’ critical thinking, decision-making, and collaboration skills.
Apply strategies to cultivate growth mindset and agency in learners across ages and contexts.
Reflect on their teaching approaches and adapt lessons to foster curiosity, imagination, and independent thinking.
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Kallick, B., & Zmuda, A. (2017). Students at the Center: Personalized Learning with Habits of Mind.
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