Teaching Creative and Critical Thinking in Schools

Research-based and highly practical, this book provides guidance on how to develop creative and critical thinking through your classroom teaching. ′The case for teaching thinking skills and promoting creativity within a busy curriculum is clearly articulated throughout this comprehensive and informative book. From reflections on the rights and issues on the well-being of children through to a thoughtful consideration of their future employability the authors highlight the importance of making space for thinking skills and provide examples of innovative classroom activities for all areas of the curriculum.′

How do we encourage children to think deeply about the world in which they live?

Research-based and highly practical, this book provides guidance on how to develop creative and critical thinking through your classroom teaching.

Key coverage includes:

·         Classroom-ready ideas to stimulate high-order thinking

·         How to think critically and creatively across all areas of the curriculum

·         Case studies from primary, secondary and special schools

·         Philosophical approaches that give pupils the space to think and enquire

This is essential reading for anyone on university-led and schools-based primary and secondary initial teacher education courses including undergraduate (BEd, BA QTS), postgraduate (PGCE, SCITT), School Direct, Teach First and employment-based routes and also anyone training to work in early years settings.

• | Author: Helen Lewis, Russell Grigg
• | Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• | Publication Date: Dec 24, 2018
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781526421203
• | ISBN-10: 1526421208