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.
First Published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
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....
This document addresses some of the factors involved in teaching critical thinking skills in the science classroom. It contains sections that deal with: (1) pair problem solving--creating a Socratic learning...
This book presents a framework for teaching skills that reflects new research on thinking, teaching for understanding, and instruction in the language arts and content areas at all levels. The...
The issues debated in this new edition of Teaching Thinking Skills include: Do thinking skills exist? What are the aims of education? Can thinking skill be taught? Are thinking skills transferable?
Teaching Thinking Skills: A Handbook for Secondary School Teachers
First Published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.