1st Edition

Teaching Thinking Skills Across the Primary Curriculum A Practical Approach for All Abilities

Edited By Belle Wallace Copyright 2001
142 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

142 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

142 Pages
by David Fulton Publishers

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 the National Curriculum, classroom techniques, and tried-and-tested activities which systematically develop pupils' thinking and problem-solving skills. While accommodating the need of all learners to develop effective thinking... Read more
Introduction to the TASC (Thinking Actively in a Social Context) rationale; Numeracy; Science; Literacy; Case studies of problem solving; Case studies using the TASC approach.

Biography

Belle Wallace is a consultant and in-service educator in the field of gifted and very able children.

'The authors have succeeded in compiling an excellent guide, relevant not only to teachers, teacher trainers, teaching assistants, student teachers and parents of Key Stage 1 children, but one which offers principles which can (and should) be applied across all education phases and subjects.' - Gifted Education International