Description
In this book, teachers will find that critical thinking is not simply a question of children ‘doing something harder’, but a way of thinking that is distinct and discerning. Teachers will be able to use the suggested activities and tasks to teach children the essential skills of working in collaborative groups and asking questions that position them in relation to the information they receive and communicate. This stimulating environment sparks children’s desire to share their ideas and to participate in all aspects of critical literacy programs.
The book will help teachers to explore three classroom scenarios with the development of critical thinking as the constant thread.
- Investigation of children’s fictional literature
- Inquiry and research
- Critical literacy book clubs
This book also offers instruction on how to conduct conferences, timely intervention, monitoring and evaluating programs, self-assessment, inquiry journals, creative thinking (looking for alternative solutions) and study skills needed for research.
