THINKING FOR LEARNING by Mel Rockett, Simon Percival, Janice Baiton (Editor) ( 9781855390966 )

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Title:

THINKING FOR LEARNING

By:

Mel Rockett, Simon Percival, Janice Baiton (Editor)

Format:

Paperback

List price:	£27.99
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ISBN 10:

1855390965

ISBN 13:

9781855390966

Publisher:

NETWORK EDUCATIONAL PRESS LTD

Pub. date:

1 June, 2002

Series:

Accelerated Learning S.

Pages:

218

Description:

Looking at the place of different thinking skills approaches in delivering a 21st-century education, this practical book is held together by a wide range of case studies. It details the arguments for and against a thinking skills approach and describes the different ways of enhancing thinking.

Synopsis:

"Thinking for Learning" looks at the place of different thinking skills approaches in delivering a 21st-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 should 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; assessment for learning; the best books, resources and websites; and embedding thinking.

Illustrations:

black & white illustrations

Publication:

Imprint:

Network Educational Press Ltd

Returns:

Non-returnable

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