Thinking Out Loud: a Program of Activities for Developing Speaking, Listening, and Thinking Skills for Children Aged 8-11

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Thinking Out Loud: a Program of Activities for Developing Speaking, Listening, and Thinking Skills for Children Aged 8-11
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Lyn Dawes
By (author) Neil Mercer
By (author) Rupert Wegerif
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:112
ISBN/Barcode 9780864315816
ClassificationsDewey:373
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Edition Australian ed

Publishing Details

Publisher Australian Council Educational Research (ACER)
Imprint Australian Council Educational Research (ACER)
Publication Date 1 September 2006
Publication Country Australia

Description

This is the Australian edition of a highly successful thinking skills program from the United Kingdom. The program is an excellent resource for the direct teaching of speaking, listening and thinking skills, and its use has been shown to raise students' achievement across the curriculum. Ideal for introduction at the start of a term, the Thinking Out Loud approach creates an ethos of cooperation within a classroom that helps all activities become more inclusive and productive.