Thinking for Learning

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