Pat O'BrienUsing Science to Develop Thinking Skills at Key Stage 3
1 Introduction-Some Observations of Gifted Students 2 Talk of Giftedness,
Attainment and Gender 3 Giftedness, the Brain and Emotional Intelligence in
Learning 4 Defining Thinking in the Curriculum 5 Assessing Understanding to
Develop Thinking Skills 6 Implications for Teaching-Thinking 7 Implications
for Teaching-Metacognition 8 Implications for Teaching-Intelligence Traits
and Learning Styles 9 Implications for Teaching-Context, Role, Language and
Content 10 What to Look For in the Schemes of Work 11 Using Science
Attainment Target 1 (SC1) 12 Extension by Use of Models and Gerneralised
Theories 13 Enrichment by Use of Masterclasses/Cross-curricular Projects
References Index