Knowledge As Design (Hardcover)

This handbook and video illustrate a simple discussion strategy which promotes students' critical and creative thinking while deepening their understanding of any subject matter. This discussion strategy -- the design conversation -- can be applied across the curriculum at any point in the instruction process. The design conversation is a perfect, easy-to-implement beginning for teachers who have never taught critical thinking before as well as a useful tool for experienced teachers to use in expanding their current critical thinking activities without investing more preparation time.
The handbook includes teaching strategies, sample design lessons, and blackline masters to use in cooperative groups or independently. Narrated by David Perkins, the companion video shows actual design conversations being implemented by teachers in their classrooms. The book and video together make a powerful package.