Jane Yeomans – författare

How to Teach Thinking develops a range of tools for bringing together two essential components of effective learning: knowledge (what we know) and cognitive skills (how we learn). Mediation is the way in which these cognitive skills can be taught and promoted, ensuring successful learning for everyone and particularly for those with additional learning needs. This book blends theory and practice to embed thinking skills both in everyday classroom practice and for daily life activitiesThe book is divided into two parts, the first of which offers an exploration of the conceptual foundations of cognitive skills, including executive functioning and metacognition, which can be applied to a range of problem-solving activities. The second part develops the infusion model of teaching, an inclusive approach which incorporates thinking skills within the day-to-day curriculum. A user- friendly framework is set out with step-by-step guidance for mediating cognitive thinking skills, together with a wealth of resources and strategies to support the process, including practical scripts.With case examples to bring theory to life, How to Teach Thinking is an essential resource for SENCOs, TAs, mainstream and specialist teachers, and educational psychologists, to enhance their practice. It will also be of use to speech and language therapists to incorporate a cognitive approach to enrich the development of reasoning skills.

How to Teach Thinking develops a range of tools for bringing together two essential components of effective learning: knowledge (what we know) and cognitive skills (how we learn). Mediation is the way in which these cognitive skills can be taught and promoted, ensuring successful learning for everyone and particularly for those with additional learning needs. This book blends theory and practice to embed thinking skills both in everyday classroom practice and for daily life activitiesThe book is divided into two parts, the first of which offers an exploration of the conceptual foundations of cognitive skills, including executive functioning and metacognition, which can be applied to a range of problem-solving activities. The second part develops the infusion model of teaching, an inclusive approach which incorporates thinking skills within the day-to-day curriculum. A user- friendly framework is set out with step-by-step guidance for mediating cognitive thinking skills, together with a wealth of resources and strategies to support the process, including practical scripts.With case examples to bring theory to life, How to Teach Thinking is an essential resource for SENCOs, TAs, mainstream and specialist teachers, and educational psychologists, to enhance their practice. It will also be of use to speech and language therapists to incorporate a cognitive approach to enrich the development of reasoning skills.

Presenting a range of psychological theories in a non-technical and readable style, this book shows how psychology can be used to effectively deliver educational objectives and enhance children’s learning. Linking theory with practical application, the authors consider the wider role that schools can play in the social development of children through:teaching and managing individual pupilsteaching and managing groups of pupilsthe teacher as part of an organisation and school systemthe teacher as part of the community of the school and area.Structured to reflect the standards for QTS and relevant for key stages 1-4, this book shows how understanding the psychological theories underpinning pedagogy can help both trainee and practising teachers become reflective and informed practitioners when faced with new and challenging teaching situations.