Considers the philosophical debates surrounding the existance, teaching and transferability of thinking skills.
This book presents essays by ten eminent psychologists, educators, and philosophers that unite classical and modern theories of thought with the latest practical approaches to the learning and teaching of thinking skills.
It is not surprising that the higherorder thinking skill of hypothesizing is cited in the CCSS, as it appears in a number of highyield instructional strategies (Costa & Kallick, 2000; Marzano, Pickering, & Pollock, 2001).
Offers ideas for improving abstract thinking skills using fairy tales and fantasy and includes exercises and activity suggestions for classroom use.
This is a vital text for teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals looking to develop critical thinking skills in their students.
It is intended that the resource be used by teaching staff for reflecting on their own knowledge and professional practice. This is 1 in a series of resources on the practical aspects of integrating thinking skills into teaching.
This book presents a practical and universal framework for the teaching of thinking skills and problem-solving across the primary curriculum, using examples of topics from the National Curriculum, classroom techniques, and tried-and-tested ...
This book explains the essential elements of critical thinking and why it is integral to the lifelong process of becoming educated.
Originally published in 1989 the purpose of this title was to provide information and ideas for: Staff Developers and Teacher Educators, as they consider program content to prepare teachers to teach thinking skills.
Directed to teachers, librarians, and staff development personnel, an introduction to teaching thinking skills in the primary grades covers over thirty-five skills and includes reproducible pages of activities for practice.
Critical or creative thinking is simply thinking of a higher order by persons informed by fact and logic, insight and empathy. It is necessary for problem solving, invention, and achievement....