About the book
The Routledge International Handbook of Research on Teaching Thinking is a comprehensive guide to research on teaching thinking. Teaching thinking is key to growing a more successful economy, is needed for increased democratic engagement and is vital for the well-being of individuals faced with the complexity of a globalised world. However, there are questions about what we mean by ‘thinking’, how best to teach it and how best to assess it, and it is these questions that this handbook explores and addresses.
Containing surveys and summaries of international, cutting-edge research on every aspect of teaching thinking in a range of contexts, the handbook is thorough in its delivery, examining many different approaches and methods to help readers understand what teaching thinking is and how we can best take this movement forward. Key topics include:
• Theoretical perspectives on teaching thinking
• Approaches for teaching thinking
• Developing creative thinking
• Developing critical thinking and metacognition
• The assessment of thinking
• Teaching thinking in the context of STEM
• Collaborative thinking and new technology
• Neuro-educational research on teaching thinking
This book is an essential guide for policy-makers, teachers and researchers who are interested in teaching thinking
Editions of The Routledge International Handbook of Research on Teaching Thinking
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317752295
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317752301
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The Routledge International Handbook of Research on Teaching Thinking is a comprehensive guide to research on teaching thinking. Teaching thinking is key to growing a more successful economy, is needed for increased democratic engagement and is vital for the well-being of individuals faced with the complexity of a globalised world. However, there are questions about what we mean by ‘thinking’, how best to teach it and how best to assess it, and it is these questions that this handbook explores and addresses.
Containing surveys and summaries of international, cutting-edge research on every aspect of teaching thinking in a range of contexts, the handbook is thorough in its delivery, examining many different approaches and methods to help readers understand what teaching thinking is and how we can best take this movement forward. Key topics include:
• Theoretical perspectives on teaching thinking
• Approaches for teaching thinking
• Developing creative thinking
• Developing critical thinking and metacognition
• The assessment of thinking
• Teaching thinking in the context of STEM
• Collaborative thinking and new technology
• Neuro-educational research on teaching thinking
This book is an essential guide for policy-makers, teachers and researchers who are interested in teaching thinking
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Routledge International Handbook of Research on Teaching Thinking about?
The Routledge International Handbook of Research on Teaching Thinking is a comprehensive guide to research on teaching thinking. Teaching thinking is key to growing a more successful economy, is needed for increased democratic engagement and is vital for the well-being of individuals faced with the complexity of a globalised world. However, there are questions about what we mean by ‘thinking’, how best to teach it and how best to assess it, and it is these questions that this handbook explores and addresses.
Containing surveys and summaries of international, cutting-edge research on every aspect of teaching thinking in a range of contexts, the handbook is thorough in its delivery, examining many different approaches and methods to help readers understand what teaching thinking is and how we can best take this movement forward. Key topics include:
• Theoretical perspectives on teaching thinking
• Approaches for teaching thinking
• Developing creative thinking
• Developing critical thinking and metacognition
• The assessment of thinking
• Teaching thinking in the context of STEM
• Collaborative thinking and new technology
• Neuro-educational research on teaching thinking
This book is an essential guide for policy-makers, teachers and researchers who are interested in teaching thinking
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Routledge International Handbook of Research on Teaching Thinking?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Educational psychology
Where can I read a sample of The Routledge International Handbook of Research on Teaching Thinking?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317752295
Is The Routledge International Handbook of Research on Teaching Thinking part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Routledge International Handbooks of Education
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Routledge International Handbook of Research on Teaching Thinking?
James C. Kaufman, Li Li, Rupert Wegerif
Who is the Publisher of the book The Routledge International Handbook of Research on Teaching Thinking?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Routledge International Handbook of Research on Teaching Thinking is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317752295) and pdf(ISBN 9781317752301)