Thinking skills
In this section we look at an aspect of problem solving that was not referred to in the 5-14 Guidelines, but which many schools are using to complement their mathematical problem solving programme, as well as to support pupils’ thinking throughout the curriculum.
In this video Fiona Hislop from Airlie Primary School and David Porteous from George Heriot’s Junior School talk about the critical thinking skills programme in their schools.
Points to consider
What, according to Fiona and David, are the benefits of using a critical thinking approach?
In Fiona’s view, what is the role of the teacher when this approach is being used?
| Video 1: Two teachers discuss critical thinking skills | |
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| Description | Two teachers talk about their thinking skills programmes and the benefits of the programmes |
| Duration | 1 |
| Windows version |  Windows Media video: Two teachers discuss critical thinking skills |
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| Transcript | Two teachers discuss critical thinking skills |
Ideas and links
- Airlie Primary School
Thinking skills demonstrated in P6/P7.
- George Heriot’s Junior School
The benefits of a thinking skills programme.
- George Heriot’s Junior School
Kirsten O’Hagan considers the advantages of thinking skills.