Developing Minds: A Resource Book for Teaching Thinking, 3rd Edition

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Arthur L. Costa

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ISBN-13:978-0-87120-379-3

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At last, this bible of the thinking skills movement has been updated with the fresh, new insights and current approaches you need to create schools and classrooms that truly challenge students to use their thinking skills and intelligence. Retaining just 10 percent of the timeless material from earlier editions, this substantial update presents the leading authorities on

Best reasons to teach thinking skills.
Impact of brain research on thinking skills instruction.
Characteristics of effective and creative thinkers and problem solvers.
Classroom strategies for teaching thinking.
Proven ways to assess thinking skills.
Technologies that help teachers develop their students' thinking skills.
Effects of new standards and increased accountability on teaching thinking.

(ASCD book, 2001) 8 1/2" x 11", 592 pages.

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