Thinking For Learning

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.