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Using Thinking Skills in the Primary Classroom
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Using Thinking Skills in the Primary Classroom

First Edition


December 2004 | 112 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
`The good practice points add depth to the practical nature of this book and clearly set out its intention to provide reflection for teachers to extend their own skills and practice' - Jan Baker, Head Teacher of Orchard Vale Community School

'Thoughtfully written and certainly of value to trainee teachers and those already teaching in school' - National Association for Gifted Children Newsletter

Most children already display a range of thinking skills when they communicate with each another and when they talk about their interests (whether those are soap operas or car engines), and this book presents an approach for classroom practice that will encourage teachers to build on the often quite sophisticated thinking skills the children in their class already have.

The author highlights points for good pratice, suggests some lesson ideas and builds in opportunities for professional reflection. Advice on the following is included:

} classroom organization

} approaches to collaborative groupwork

} developing children's (and teachers') speaking and listening skills

} building on the thinking skills that children of all abilities display

} using questioning techniques to promote thinking skills in the classroom

} whole-school issues.

Each chapter ends with a summary of key points and there is some photocopiable material included.

All teachers, teaching assistants and those co-ordinating the learning of gifted and talented pupils will find this book thought-provoking, stimulating and inspiring.

 
Introduction
Don't think; Just Get on with Your Work!

 
 
A Place to Think
 
Promoting Thinking Skills through Talk
 
Promoting Thinking Skills through Assessment
 
Promoting Disciplined Thinking Skills through Authentic Activity
 
Promoting Creativity
 
The Thinking School

`The good practice points add depth to the practical nature of this book and clearly set out its intention to provide reflection for teachers to extend their own skills and practice' - Jan Baker, Head Teacher of Orchard Vale Community School


Excellent resource to promote critical thinking in the primary classroom.

Mrs Rhiannon Love
Teacher Development, Winchester University
May 21, 2015

A good resource to supplement our teaching and the students' research into developing Thinking within the classroom.

Mr Gwyn Ellis
School of Education, Bangor University
June 6, 2012

Links up well with our Thinking module.

Well written and easy to follow

Mrs Helen Jones
School of Education, University of Wales, Bangor
February 8, 2011

Sample Materials & Chapters

Chapter 3


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