WICOR Strategies
WICOR is a collection of teaching and learning strategies to guide students in comprehending concepts and articulating ideas at increasingly complex levels.
At Hickman, we implement AVID strategies School-Wide. So, all of our students will be exposed to WICOR strategies throughout their High School career. However, in the AVID elective, we take these strategies a step further in our ability to focus and consistent use of these strategies.
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Writing is...
•A learning tool
•A personal and public communication tool
•A record of thinking
Students who write; consider audience and purpose, engage in various writing processes to address specific situations, support their thinking, and demonstrate understanding.
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Inquiry is...
•Uncovering one’s understanding
•Asking critical questions
•Engaging in thinking, learning, and discussion
Students who use inquiry; analyze and synthesize materials or ideas, clarify their own thinking, probe others’ thinking, work through ambiguity.
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Collaboration is...
•Uncovering one’s understanding
•Asking critical questions
•Engaging in thinking, learning, and discussion
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Organization is...
•Uncovering one’s understanding
•Asking critical questions
•Engaging in thinking, learning, and discussion
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Reading is...
•Uncovering one’s understanding
•Asking critical questions
•Engaging in thinking, learning, and discussion