Thinking Beyond the Test: Strategies for Re-Introducing Higher-Level Thinking Sk

Description: Thinking Beyond the Test by Paul A. Wagner, Frank Fair, Daphne Johnson, Daniel Fasko This book provides resources for teachers in grades 3 – 6 to take advantage of teachable moments by drawing students into productive intellectual discussions. It also provides an overview of the rationale and research base for engaging students in educational activities that are truly intellectual and not limited to training for testing success. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the wake of initiatives such as No Child Left Behind and the use of high-stakes testing, the emphasis in schools has been on drill and practice for the test. Genuine understanding and critical thinking have been increasingly shortchanged. As a result, students have fewer opportunities to advance their insight into cognitive and emotional challenges, even though both teachers and parents recognize the importance of developing deliberative and reflective thinking skills.This book uniquely combines two things. First, it provides resources for classroom teachers in grades 3 – 6 that make it possible for them, at a moments notice, to take advantage of a teachable moment by drawing students into productive intellectual discussions. Second, it gives the reader an overview of the rationale and the research base for engaging students in educational activities that are truly intellectual and that are not limited to training for testing success. Author Biography Dr. Wagner is the author of over 130 publications. He has previously served as a senior elected office holder in both the Philosophy of Education Society and the Association of Philosophers in Education.Dr. Johnson is a professor of curriculum and instruction at Sam Houston State University where she teaches instructional strategies, classroom management, educational psychology, and life-span development. Her research interests are in teacher preparation, critical and creative thinking, and instructional technology.Dr. Fair is a professor of philosophy at Sam Houston State University where he has taught critical thinking for many years. He is the managing editor of the journal INQUIRY: Critical Thinking Across the Disciplines.Dr. Fasko is a professor of educational psychology at Bowling Green State University where he teaches educational psychology and life-span development. His research interests are in critical and creative thinking and moral reasoning and education. Table of Contents AcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I Background for the ScriptsChapter 1 Critical Thinking and the SchoolsChapter 2Philosophical Inquiry and the Great ConversationChapter 3Psychological Research and Theories on ThinkingChapter 4Establishing a Community of Inquiry in the ClassroomPart II Scripts and ScriptingTips for Using the Scripts SuccessfullyChapter 5Scripts for Elementary School StudentsChapter 6Building Your Own ScriptsResources for Further InformationReferences Long Description In the wake of initiatives such as No Child Left Behind and the use of high-stakes testing, the emphasis in schools has been on drill and practice for the test. Genuine understanding and critical thinking have been increasingly shortchanged. As a result, students have fewer opportunities to advance their insight into cognitive and emotional challenges, even though both teachers and parents recognize the importance of developing deliberative and reflective thinking skills. This book uniquely combines two things. First, it provides resources for classroom teachers in grades 3 - 6 that make it possible for them, at a moments notice, to take advantage of a teachable moment by drawing students into productive intellectual discussions. Second, it gives the reader an overview of the rationale and the research base for engaging students in educational activities that are truly intellectual and that are not limited to training for testing success. Details ISBN1475823215 Author Daniel Fasko Publisher Rowman & Littlefield ISBN-10 1475823215 ISBN-13 9781475823219 Format Paperback Subtitle Strategies for Re-Introducing Higher-Level Thinking Skills Country of Publication United States DEWEY 371.3 Pages 122 Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-12-07 Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Place of Publication Lanham, MD Short Title Thinking Beyond the Test Language English UK Release Date 2016-12-07 NZ Release Date 2016-12-07 US Release Date 2016-12-07 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified; Tables Alternative 9781475823202 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2016-12-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101369764;

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