Provide a metaview, lifting students into a wider view of the concept. Use another medium (not reading or writing) to connect students' personal knowing to the concept (i.e. visual arts, music, movement, metaphor, etc.) Involve learners in reflective production that blends the emotional and the cognitive.

Mindmap current issue.

Objective: To broaden students' awareness of one current issue.

Activity: Mindmap one issue, first individually, then collectively as a class. Have students make connections they see on the class mindmap, with a focus on their specific observations.

Assessment: Quality of individual and class mindmaps; contributions to the group; quality of observations.