ABSTRACT

Comprehensively addressing the development of thinking from a wide variety of perspectives, this volume presents original work from cognitive psychologists, curriculum specialists, federal government and business leaders, politicians, educational theorists, and other prominent figures specializing in this complex field. These experts provide directives for teacher education, textbook development, classroom activities, administrative policies, publication procedures, business connections, community education strategies, and whole school projects as sample plans of action. Designed to spark adoptions of the solutions it proposes, this book suggests significant steps that can be taken to move toward more advanced thinking instruction in our educational systems.

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Introduction to Chapter 1

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Introduction to Chapter 2

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Introduction to Chapter 3

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Introduction to Chapter 4

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Introduction to Chapter 5

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Introduction to Chapter 6

part 6|2 pages

The Prospects for Classroom Thoughtfulness in High School Introduction to Chapter 7

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Introduction to Chapter 8

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Introduction to Chapter 9

chapter 9|14 pages

An Environment for Thinking

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Introduction to Chapter 11

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Introduction to Chapter 12

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Introduction to Chapter 13

part 13|2 pages

Thinking and Acting from a Broad Perspective: Community Introduction to Chapter 14

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Introduction to Chapter 15

part 15|2 pages

Examining and Influencing Contexts for Intentional Literacy Introduction to Chapter 16