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A curriculum for thinking: Carol McGuinness
Watch as Carol McGuinness considers some of the issues associated with embedding thinking skills as an integral part of the curriculum.
A framework for thinking: Carol McGuinness
See Carol McGuinness reflect on the growth of the thinking skills movement in schools, and find out how teachers and support staff can foster different types of thinking in learners.
A philosophical approach: Oban High School
Listen to staff and pupils from this secondary school describe the thinking skills gained from studying higher philosophy.
Assessing thinking skills: Carol McGuinness
Listen as Carol McGuinness contrasts traditional ways of assessing children's knowledge and understanding with new approaches that examine the quality of their thinking.
Collaborative thinking: Carol McGuinness
Listen as Carol McGuinness reflects on how learners develop collaborative thinking skills through working with others towards achieving group goals.
Creative thinking: Carol McGuinness
Carol McGuinness reflects on some of the assumptions and beliefs about creative thinking and outlines ways in which school can help to develop creativity in young people.
Creativity through thinking skills: Stockbridge Primary School
Explore the importance of fostering creativity. This primary school fosters creativity by using a variety of thinking skills programmes to promote the pupil voice.
Developing thinking at home - Carol McGuinness
Hear Carol McGuinness discuss how parents and carers can foster a climate that helps young people to develop their ability to think.
Fixed and growth mindsets: Carol Craig
Hear Carol Craig discuss fixed and growth mindsets as she reviews the research of Carol Dweck. She asserts that young people who choose growth mindsets become more effective learners and achieve more.
Growing intelligence: Ian Smith
In this film Ian Smith explores a common perception that intelligence is limited. He discusses how this can impact on children's attitudes to learning and achievement.