Publisher's Synopsis
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
