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Primary Education - Thinking Skills and Problem Solving

Thinking Lessons for Thinking Classrooms

Tools for Teachers

By Carol McGuinness, Carol Curry, Angela Eakin, Noel Sheehy

Developing broader learning goals have become a national priority for many countries and great emphasis is being placed on developing the quality of children’s thinking...

October 2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-45454-4 (Routledge)

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Teaching Problem-Solving and Thinking Skills through Science

Exciting Cross-Curricular Challenges for Foundation Phase, Key Stage One and Key Stage Two

By Belle Wallace, Andrew Berry, Diana Cave

This highly practical resource book presents ways in which teachers can help to develop children's problem-solving and thinking skills through a range of exciting science...

2008 | Paperback: 978-0-415-45035-5 (Routledge)

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Tricky Thinking Problems

Advanced Activities in Applied Thinking Skills for Ages 6-11

By John Langrehr, Jan Langrehr

Classroom questions have traditionally focussed on testing the recall, understanding and application of content and methods. Research suggests that pupils require activities that encourage them...

2008 | Paperback: 978-0-415-46591-5 (Routledge)

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Children as Philosophers

Learning Through Enquiry and Dialogue in the Primary Classroom

By Joanna Haynes

Since the publication of the first edition of Children as Philosophers in 2002 there has been an enormous growth of interest in philosophy with children....

2008 | Paperback: 978-0-415-44681-5 (Routledge)

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Philosophy in the Classroom

Improving your Pupils' Thinking Skills and Motivating Them to Learn

By Ron Shaw

Ever had difficulty inspiring your children to consider and discuss philosophical concepts?

Philosophy in the Classroom helps teachers tap in to children’s natural wonder and curiosity....

2007 | Paperback: 978-0-415-44710-2 (Routledge)

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Think About It!

Thinking Skills Activities for Years 3 and 4

By Jacquie Buttriss, Ann Callander

Engage pupils' interest and imagination with these thirty-six stand-alone lesson plans. These thought-provoking activities are suitable for pupils of all abilities and will also help improve...

2006 | Paperback: 978-1-84312-234-0 (David Fulton Publis)

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Using Literacy to Develop Thinking Skills with Children Aged 5 -7

By Paula Iley

These creative off-the-shelf activities will spark children's thinking skills through speaking, listening, reading and writing. Busy teachers wanting to shake up their lessons will find...

2006 | Paperback: 978-1-84312-282-1 (David Fulton Publis)

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Using Literacy to Develop Thinking Skills with Children Aged 7-11

By Paula Iley

These creative off-the-shelf activities will spark children's thinking skills through speaking, listening, reading and writing. Busy teachers wanting to shake up their lessons will find...

2006 | Paperback: 978-1-84312-283-8 (David Fulton Publis)

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Thinking it Through

Developing Thinking and Language Skills Through Drama Activities

By Gill Thompson, Huw Evans

Teaching should be exciting and creative but an overcrowded curriculum can make this hard for teachers to achieve. Help is at hand with these literacy...

2006 | Paperback: 978-1-84312-190-9 (David Fulton Publis)

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Thinking Skills and Problem-Solving - An Inclusive Approach

A Practical Guide for Teachers in Primary Schools

By Belle Wallace, June Maker, Diana Cave

Discover and develop your pupils' strengths across the multiple intelligences by improving their problem solving skills. This book will:

  • tell teachers all they need to know...

2005 | Paperback: 978-1-84312-107-7 (David Fulton Publis)

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Teaching Thinking Skills Across the Early Years

A Practical Approach for Children Aged 4 - 7

Edited by Belle Wallace

This book helps teachers incorporate problem-solving and thinking skills into the National Curriculum at the Foundation Phase and Key Stage 1, in line with QCA...

2002 | Paperback: 978-1-85346-842-1 (David Fulton Publis)

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Teaching Thinking Skills Across the Primary Curriculum

A Practical Approach for All Abilities

Edited by Belle Wallace

This book presents a practical and universal framework for the teaching of thinking skills and problem-solving across the primary curriculum, using examples of topics from...

2001 | Paperback: 978-1-85346-766-0 (David Fulton Publis)

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