Spinning Heads with Thinking

Spinning Heads with Thinking is a practical approach to implementing a thinking curriculum in the middle years of schooling. A Thinking Curriculum is about fostering thinking within an active learning environment that captures student enthusiasm and draws them into the web of learning. It works by making children's heads 'spin' in a positive way that is exciting and relevant to all types of learners and teachers. This book has been written by teachers for teachers as a practical model with a Middle Years Focus. It is a culmination of ideas, current trends and real teaching experiences that have led to curriculum and classroom teaching reform. First hand experience and success with the Thinking Curriculum has resulted in an analysis of teaching and learning styles, the development of autonomous learners and an increase in academically engaged time.