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The following articles, taken from recent issues of our Optimus newsletters, will prove invaluable for anyone with a professional or personal interest in Thinking Skills. To ensure you stay up-to-date with the very latest thinking in this area, please make use of the articles below. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, simply click on another category on the left or 'search the library'.
Behind the buzzwords: Thinking skills | Thinking SkillsThinking skills can never be crossed off a teachers 'to do' list, argues David Leat. Here he challenges some emerging dogmas about objectives and lesson planning Thinking skills in action | Thinking SkillsHow can the process of developing thinking skills be put into practice? A glimpse into the environment within a day nursery in south-east England shows how Creative thinking: a personal, learning and thinking skill | Thinking SkillsIf the spirit of creativity were allowed to flower, could we cope? David Leat looks at the way that everyday constraints leave schools ill-equipped to teach creativity and the way that it can flourish when those constraints are removed Learning and thinking skills through drama | Thinking SkillsDavid Allen and Iona Towler-Evans look at an innovative system of teaching thinking skills through drama Scheme of work: Thinking actively in a social context Year 6 science | Thinking SkillsPeter Leyland describes how he used TASC to teach his Year 6 class about measuring time Thinking skills: Thinkathon | Thinking SkillsWhat if we all looked the same? This was just one of the topics used to get pupils thinking at a competitive event organised by Luton LEA and attended by Peter Leyland Achieving a fully inclusive school: Brampton Manor | Thinking SkillsHeadteacher Neil Berry explains how Brampton Manor in East London – described by Ofsted in December 1999 as having 'serious weaknesses' – was turned into the fully inclusive, successful school it is today From thinking skills to thinking schools | Thinking SkillsDavid Leat reflects on the contribution of cognitive acceleration through science education (CASE) and the way in which initiatives such as this can contribute to thinking communities Constructivism | Thinking SkillsEveryone seems to be a constructivist these days, but what do people mean by 'constructivism' and what are the implications for education? Learning to learn: improving the quality of teaching | Thinking SkillsKate Wall describes the main findings of the Learning to Learn in Schools Phase 3 project evaluation and looks at some of the implications for schools Logovisual thinking | Thinking SkillsSteve Paget explains how logovisual thinking (LVT) can stimulate higher-order thinking What is Mind Mapping? | Thinking SkillsBarry Mapp introduces the capabilities of Mind Mapping and explains some of the features that make it unique Teaching through quality talk | Thinking SkillsTeaching and learning based around quality talk and taking the whole class forward together is a practical and effective approach. Headteacher Andy Buck explains Thinking Through School: building a learning community | Thinking SkillsIn this month’s in-depth focus Anne De A’Echevarria talks about the Thinking Through School approach to learning-focused innovation. She describes the model and, using examples, explores successful implementation in schools and how the impact can be seen to be more than school-wide. Implementing the Thinking Through School approach at Corbridge Middle School | Thinking SkillsStaff soon discovered that it was more than just a ‘learning to learn’ scheme. Liz Solomon describes the challenges and insights gained from trialling Thinking Through School. Planning for teacher learning | Thinking SkillsPlanning for teacher learning has to be a key priority, says David Leat. Philosophical enquiry improves learning outcomes | Thinking SkillsEvidence is emerging in Scotland that links secondary school pupils’ progress and emotional intelligence to the use of philosophical enquiry as a learning approach in primary schools. What does 'my space' look like? | Thinking SkillsDaniel Raven-Ellison shows how geographical thinking makes sense of the world Robert Sternberg's educational theories | Thinking SkillsIn his continuing series on gifted thinkers, Charles Dietz looks at the work of Robert Sternberg and how he has influenced the teaching of gifted pupils Talking about morality | Thinking SkillsGraham Haydon argues that it is time to talk about a difficult topic. Problem-solving skills: getting on with others | Thinking SkillsIn a second extract from his book, psychologist Steve Killick describes two approaches to engaging young people in problem-solving conversations. Changes to teaching and learning | Thinking SkillsThe DfES, QCA and the National Strategies have got plans for changes to teaching and learning. Is this news? We have learned to live with change. Recognising professional expertise in science education | Thinking SkillsScience teachers are in the vanguard of gaining professional recognition linked to M-level standards. Derek Bell explains. Strategic thinking for more able pupils | Thinking SkillsHow can you help G&T pupils develop strategies for thinking about their work before rushing in? Peter Levin offers some solutions. Learning not to teach | Thinking SkillsTeacher and group facilitator Celia Baly describes the challenge of getting out of the way so that children and young people can talk about how emotions affect their experience. Making working memory work in the classroom | Thinking SkillsDr Tracy Packiam Alloway of the University of Durham has researched the difficulties faced by children who have a low working memory. Six-hat thinking | Thinking SkillsG&T coordinator Peter Leyland explains how one Luton primary school has found that this thinking technique benefits everybody – students, more-able students and even staff. Thinking History: Questions, questions and more questions about questions! | Thinking SkillsIf giftedness is expertise in development then gifted historians are, or should be, on the road to being masters of a discipline. But how do we identify and nurture gifted historians? Alison Rowan explains the role of NAGTY’s history think tank. Emerging mathematicians | Thinking SkillsHelen Hann considers how we can support children and nurture their emerging mathematical concepts and understanding. Making justice and care work together | Thinking SkillsIn his regular column Dr Graham Haydon argues that when the principles of justice and care are combined a more beneficial outcome is likely to be achieved. Questioning national stereotypes | Thinking SkillsCritical thinking skills can help us unpack national stereotypes. Dr Christopher Williams proposes strategies and resources focusing on the image of young people in Palestine. Surviving in a changing world…with a stone-age brain | Thinking SkillsBased on his keynote address to the 2006 PSHE and citizenship conference, Dr Christopher Williams discusses the importance of change. Discussion and democracy | Thinking SkillsIn his regular column, Dr Graham Haydon argues that, despite appearances, PSHE as well as citizenship has a role in education for democracy. Telling tales and smart thinking | Thinking SkillsEducational consultant Mike Fleetham shares some interesting ideas about choosing books and looks at some practical ideas for using stories to develop children’s thinking. Helping young children to make good choices | Thinking SkillsMargaret Collins explores ways in which we can help children to think about their responses and their reactions. Benchmarks in global citizenship education | Thinking SkillsGlobal citizenship benchmarks for secondary schools. Primary geography: is it falling off the map? | Thinking SkillsGeography is the poor Cinderella of the primary curriculum. Where did it all go wrong and what can be done about making primary geography teaching higher on the agenda? Paula Richardson makes some suggestions Transforming teaching and learning with LVT | Thinking SkillsThis article outlines an approach to teaching and learning called LogoVisual Thinking (LVT), which was first introduced into schools in 2000. Although the methods and tools are relatively new to teachers, they are already having a profound influence on those who have been introduced to them. We believe that the approach represents an important advance in the teaching of thinking skills and has broader potential for designing effective learning experiences. Raising levels of thinking through questioning | Thinking SkillsGarry Burnett explains how different types of question can improve thinking skills Teaching the teachers: opening minds curriculum | Thinking SkillsLeslie Spencer takes us on her learning journey, inspiring learners to love learning. Are you prepared to have your preconceptions, philosophies and pedagogy challenged? A teacher's tale of the 'Opening Minds' curriculum. Problem solving techniques | Thinking SkillsRob Sheffield examines three techniques to help your team explore problems. SWOT analysis: generating ideas | Thinking SkillsJulie Bennett examines the ways in which SWOT analysis can be used with your pupils for brainstorming and exploring projects, ideas, change and decisions. Can creativity be taught? | Thinking SkillsOn the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth, Garry Burnett used the composer as a model to question whether creative skills such as problem-solving and interpretation can be taught Enrichment activity – problem-solving and creativity | Thinking SkillsWalking on clouds: how could we engineer the possibility of walking on clouds in the sky? Encouraging open thinking | Thinking SkillsFor the teacher wishing to develop pupils' thinking skills, there are many books, models and approaches to choose from, each with its own philosophies and strengths, writes Andy Bowman What is SWOT analysis? | Thinking SkillsSWOT is a frequently used management tool, useful for reflection, decision-making and appraising options Mind Mapping – what is it? | Thinking SkillsGillian Burn was first introduced to Mind Mapping over 20 years ago while learning to be a midwife. "A very astute tutor introduced me to the concepts of Mind Mapping and I continued to create Mind Maps of my whole midwifery course. Once in my exam, I found I was able to 'see' my Mind Maps in my minds eye to answer the exam questions – they help even when delivering babies!" Accelerated learning - how quick is it? | Thinking SkillsAL has become something of a catch-all phrase these days, synonymous with brain-based or mind-friendly learning. Susan Norman goes beyond the buzz-word to bring you the facts Model mapping: the mechanics of thinking | Thinking SkillsModel mapping (or 'mind mapping') is a learning tool for pupils of all ages and abilities, as Oliver Caviglioli, co-author of MapWise and former PE teacher, explains Enrichment activity – critical thinking | Thinking SkillsCritical thinking, communication, politics, philosophy, environmental awareness, economics. Developing higher-order questioning | Thinking SkillsJohn Senior looks at an approach that will help G&T students develop creative thinking. Most Related:
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