Teaching thinking Approaches to Learning Session 5 PYP

Teaching thinking Approaches to Learning Session 5 PYP FIS 2013

Objectives for session 5 The meaning of thinking The benefits of thinking The challenges of thinking Skills needed to be a successful thinker Activities to help students see the need for , and benefits of, thinking

Learner Profile links – let’s make connections 5 min

Thinking http: //www. youtube. com/ watch? v=JQEiux-AOzs Please, fill the template while watching the video

Thinking about thinking Please, share your experience with your pair partner

What is my challenge …. . Let us experience it together ……time to exercise your own brain!

What is my challenge …. . http: //www. youtube. com/ watch? v=l. M 7 F 4 Ytt. Jdc

Let us read more … P 78 – please, get ready to present together with your group (3 groups: The benefits, the challenges, successful thinker)

Teaching thinking skills It is time to think about thinking

Teaching thinking skills

RESOURCES Bloom, B. 1956. A taxonomy of educational objectives. Handbook 1: Cognitive domain. New York, USA: Ms. Kay Paul, R. and Elder, L. 2008. The miniature guide to Critical thinking concepts and Tools. Tomales, CA, USA: Foundation for Critical Thinking Process http: //www. edutopia. org/stw-kipp-critical-thinking-10 -tipsfor-teaching http: //www. criticalthinking. org/pages/critical-thinking-whereto-begin/796 http: //eps. schoolspecialty. com/downloads/articles/Critical_Thi nking-Schneider. pdf