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Author Wagner, Paul A., 1947- author.

Title Focus on thinking : engaging students in higher-order thinking / Paul A. Wagner, Daphne D. Johnson, Frank Fair, and Daniel Fasko Jr.

Publication Info. Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2017]
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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  372.474 W134F    Check Shelf
Description xv, 112 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 99-101) and indexes.
Summary "This book will help middle and secondary school teachers take advantage of teachable moments by drawing students into productive intellectual discussions. It also provides an overview of the rationale and research base for engaging students in educational activities that are truly intellectual and not limited to training for testing success"-- Amazon.com.
Contents Focus on Thinking -- Middle School Scripts -- Secondary School Scripts -- Appendix A: Resources for Further Information -- Appendix B: Building Your Own Scripts -- Appendix C: Elements of Mindware.
Subject Critical thinking -- Study and teaching (Middle school) -- Activity programs.
Critical thinking -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Activity programs.
Added Author Johnson, Daphne D., author.
Fair, Frank, author.
Fasko, Daniel, author.
Other Form: Online version: Wagner, Paul A., 1947- Focus on thinking. Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2017] 9781475833539 (DLC) 2017007023
ISBN 9781475833515 (hardcover ; alkaline paper)
1475833512 (hardcover ; alkaline paper)
9781475833522 (paperback ; alkaline paper)
1475833520 (paperback ; alkaline paper)
9781475833539 (electronic)
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