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Using Thinking Skills in the Primary Classroom

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Working with the sound thinking skills children already display as part of their learning, this book takes a practical approach to getting the best out of them. It presents an approach for classroom practice that will encourage children to build on the often quite sophisticated thinking skills they already have and there are lots of practical suggestions and examples for lessons and activities. The following is included: advice on classroom organization; suggestions for group work; ways to use thinking skills in the various subject areas; how to build on the thinking skills children of all abilities display; teaching techniques to promote thinking skills in the classroom. Each chapter ends with a summary of key points for action and practical tasks and examples are provided throughout the book. There is a selection of photocopiable material.
Peter Kelly is a former Headteacher who now teaches at the University of Plymouth. He has a particular interest in promoting and engaging children's thinking skills.
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
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