100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Developing Thinking Skills
Practical strategies for fostering creativity and critical thinking
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:30th Jan '14
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This book provides 100 creative activities to help teachers foster critical thinking skills in primary students, making learning engaging and effective.
The 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Developing Thinking Skills book serves as a valuable resource for educators looking to enhance their teaching methods. This edition, authored by education consultant Steve Bowkett, presents a collection of 100 practical activities and strategies designed to foster critical thinking in students. Each idea is easy to implement, making it accessible for teachers at all experience levels. The focus is on engaging students actively in their learning process, encouraging them to utilize their 'thinking toolkit' effectively.
In addition to the core ideas, the 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Developing Thinking Skills includes over ten bonus activities that spark creativity and engagement. These supplementary ideas are crafted to inspire teachers and provide fresh approaches to lesson planning. The activities cater to a diverse range of age groups and abilities, ensuring that all learners can benefit from the techniques presented.
This updated edition emphasizes the importance of thinking skills as foundational to effective learning. Educators can use the activities as quick 'mind warm-ups' or integrate them into more extensive lesson plans. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just beginning your journey in education, this book offers a wealth of strategies to stimulate students' minds and enhance their learning experiences.
In a rapidly changing world most teachers and educationalists agree that it is vital for children to develop the key thinking skills necessary to develop the flexibility, creativity and analytical ability to engage effectively with the challenges of the future. Steve Bowkett’s book will be an invaluable aid to the classroom practitioner as it contains a host of practical ideas for helping children to develop these key skills. It provides the teacher with refreshingly clear guidance on delivering the ideas in the classroom along with suggestions for extension work and plenty of practical tips. Each idea is given a clear objective making it ideal for dipping into although many teachers will I suspect be consulting it regularly for input to enhance and hone their pupil’s thinking skills. * Tony Hitchman, former Primary headteacher *
A wealth of practical ideas to get children thinking regularly. An excellent resource with suggestions for quick warm ups as well as extension ideas; a book for every teacher who understands the importance of thinking skills and successful learning. * Sue Dixon, Founder of the 'Thinking child' *
This book will enable teachers and trainee teachers to have an immediate and exciting resource that can be used in developing thinking skills of the children they teach. * Barbara Newson, Assistand Programme Leader, Sufolk and Norfolk Primary School Centred Initial Teacher Training *
ISBN: 9781408194980
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 140g
120 pages