Erik Palmer
Good Thinking: Teaching Argument, Persuasion, and Reasoning
- ISBN 13:
- 9781625310644
- author:
- Erik Palmer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Stenhouse Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 136
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Education Studies & Teaching, School Education & Teaching, Classroom Management, Erik Palmer,Good Thinking: Teaching Argument, Persuasion, and Reasoning,Stenhouse Publishers,1625310641,Education & Teaching,General,Education,Education / Teaching,Persu
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Erik Palmer's Good Thinking: Teaching Argument, Persuasion, and Reasoning offers practical strategies for transforming classroom activities into opportunities to improve student thinking. By applying logical reasoning, understanding rhetorical devices, and building effective arguments, students can enhance their communication skills both in and out of the classroom. Palmer shares a range of classroom-tested lessons, including activities that encourage critical evaluation, creative writing, and logical thinking. These approaches are designed to be accessible to all students, regardless of their academic level, and can be adapted to various subjects and teaching styles. Through clear and practical language, Palmer explains complex concepts in a way that is easy for teachers to understand. This book provides a valuable resource for educators looking to develop their students' sophisticated reasoning skills and improve their overall communication abilities.