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Thinking for Learning looks at the place of different thinking skills approaches in delivering a twenty-first century education. It is a practical book held together by an extensive range of detailed case studies. The authors have skilfully collected the arguments for and against a thinking skills approach, described the different ways of enhancing thinking and shown what is possible in the classroom. If you have begun, or are about to begin, developing a thinking for learning approach in your school, then this book will help you on your journey.  


Included in the book:  



  • how to select a thinking for learning approach
  • guidance on staff development
  • effective design of activities
  • whole school approaches
  • the pros and cons of what is available
  • the best questioning techniques
  • sample schemes of work
  • implementation of the NC Thinking Skills
  • ssessment for Learning l the best books, resources and websites
  • embedding thinking

Table of Contents

Preface to the first edition
Foreword by Alistair Smith
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 - Thinking
Chapter 2 - Thinking pupils
Chapter 3 - Thinking teachers
Chapter 4 - Thinking schools
Chapter 5 - Thinking about change
Appendix A - Tuckswood First School
Appendix B - Allendale First School
Appendix C - Byrness First School
Appendix D - Kinsale Avenue First School
Appendix E - Hempnall School
Appendix F - St Benet Biscop School
References
Further reading and resources
Top thinking websites
Index

Product details

Published 01 Jun 2002
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 220
ISBN 9781855390966
Imprint Network Continuum Education
Dimensions 297 x 210 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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