Improving Thinking in the Classroom: What Works, Topping..

Improving Thinking in the ClassroomWhat Works for Enhancing Cognition\nAuthor(s): Keith J. Topping\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032512891, 978-1032512891\nSynopsis\nPrograms like philosophy for children, reciprocal teaching, problem based learning and computerized games can help students critical and creative thinking skills, but which are most effective? This research-to-practice book showcases how you can improve the thinking (cognition) of your students, across the curriculum and beyond.\n\nEach chapter focuses on a particular program, describes the method and background research, offers examples and explains key processes in implementation. You'll learn about thinking programs within a subject, across the curriculum, outside the curriculum and those which can be either within or outside the curriculum, so you can choose a program which suits your context. \n\nYoull also find out what to consider when eva.