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- Herausgeber: Crown House Publishing
- Kategorie: Bildung
- Sprache: Englisch
- Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2004
This brilliant little book describes in an entertaining style the seven lessons Benny receives from his wise old father, keen to teach his son how to think and think well. Ideal for teachers, parents and older children, this book is an excellent method of introducing the concept of thinking skills and why they are so important. All ages.
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“For educators who want to develop their practice and ‘break the mould’ of our more traditional teaching practices this book would be a great starting point.”
PeterKirby, Life Education Centres
“… an extraordinary book. It is the cleverest, simplest, funniest and most engaging treatise on thinking skills available.”
Paul Ginnis, author of The Teacher’s Toolkit
“… a must for every home and every classroom. Ian Gilbert brings us hope that not only educationalists but also parents will want to share and develop the way we think about thinking. It is also a delightful story in its own right with very loveable characters.”
Ron Gandolfo, Headteacher, Lingfield Primary School
“… another gem from the pen of Ian Gilbert! From the opening lines the reader is taken on an exploration—of how, what, why and where we think and learn but also an exploration of oneself, one’s relationship with people, places and the mysteries of the natural and created world.”
Kathy Alcock, Principal Lecturer in Education, Canterbury Christ Church University College
“… amusing, witty, thought provoking and an original way of introducing thinking skills”
Dr David George, Educational Consultant, Gifted Education
“Many recent books have begun to acknowledge the great importance of thinking skills in education, but Ian Gilbert takes this theme further by actively exploring how these thinking skills can relate to the development and potential of both the individual and society. Making this profound area accessible to young people, in particular, is no easy task, but Little Owl achieves it admirably. Whether you are a teacher, parent, pupil, or just plain curious, Little Owl’sBook of Thinking will provide some invaluable food for thought, learning and life.”
Will Ord, Chair of SAPERE (Society for the Advancement of Philosophical Enquiry and Reflection in Education)
Little Owl’s Book of Thinking
Ian Gilbert
To William If only he would read it
Contents
Title Page
Dedication
Why?
Firstly
Oak: The First
Oak: The Second
Oak: The Third (only it isn’t an oak)
Oak: The Fourth
Oak: The Fifth
Oak: The Sixth
Oak: The Seventh
Lastly
Copyright
Why?
It’s amazing what you can do on a train bound for Exeter. (I wasn’t bound for Exeter, the train was. I was going to Reading. Which is ironic given that I wrote a book. A bit like going to Barking to buy a dog. Or Brent for a goose.)
What came out on my journey were the bare bones of the book you are about to read—years of research, teaching and experience about how young people can use their brains more effectively squeezed into seven chapters, two owls, a whole forest of woodland creatures but no very small sheep.
What was in the back of my mind—wherever that is—was the thought of a father reading the book to his child and getting as much from it as his son or daughter. Maybe even more.
There are many good books on the shelves about thinking and learning. Some of them are very good. Indeed some of them are so good they have been written many, many times.
