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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
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 | Aug 01 2002 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 220 |
| ISBN | 9781855390966 |
| Imprint | Network Continuum Education |
| Dimensions | 12 x 8 inches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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