Thinking Together: A Programme of Lessons and Activities for Developing KS2 Children's Communication and Critical Thinking Skills - Softcover

Dawes, Lyn; Mercer, Neil; Wegerif, Rupert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841900354 ISBN 13: 9781841900353

Publisher: Questions Publishing Co Ltd, 2000

Synopsis

This title presents a programme of activities for developing speaking, listening and thinking skills for children aged 8-11 (Second Edition). In today's full curriculum, there is only so much time teachers can devote to the development of language and reasoning skills. Thinking Together has been specifically designed to develop the language and reasoning skills of children at Key Stage 2. This invaluable book includes activities which have relevance to English, mathematics, science and citizenship. A key element of the Thinking Together approach is exploratory talk, which can help children improve their critical thinking and reasoning.

About this title

Synopsis

"Thinking Together" has been specifically designed to develop language and reasoning skills across the curriculum in Key Stage 2. The book is presented as a series of structured lesson plans to help teachers initiate and build on an adaptable programme that can be used in every subject area. "Thinking Together" provides a guide for teachers who may have never taught thinking skills before. All of the ideas used have been successfully trialled in schools throughout the United Kingdom, and standards have been raised as a result. "Thinking Together" is a useful resource for developing thinking skills in any school.

Edition details

• Publisher: Questions Publishing Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1841900354
• ISBN 13: 9781841900353
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Cater Martin
• Number of pages: 144