Teaching Creative and Critical Thinking in Schools

This book provides guidance on developing creative and critical thinking through classroom teaching, with ideas and case studies from primary, secondary, and special schools. It is essential reading for anyone on university-led and schools-based primary and secondary initial teacher education courses.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 24 December 2018
Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

How can we inspire children to delve into the intricate tapestry of the world around them? This comprehensive and hands-on guide offers valuable insights on cultivating creative and critical thinking within the classroom setting. Key topics covered include:
1. Engaging classroom ideas to ignite high-order thinking
2. Encouraging critical and creative thinking across various subject areas
3. Real-life case studies from primary, secondary, and special schools
4. Philosophical approaches that foster deep thinking and inquiry

Whether you are a university-led or schools-based primary or secondary initial teacher education course participant, including undergraduates (BEd, BA QTS), postgraduates (PGCE, SCITT), School Direct, Teach First, or embarking on a career in early years settings, this book is a must-read. It equips you with the tools and strategies to inspire and empower your students to think deeply and critically, enabling them to become lifelong learners and engaged citizens.

Weight: 498g
Dimension: 171 x 242 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526421203