Thinking-centred learning

'Thinking-centred learning', can happen through:

• emphasis on pupils explaining to self and to others
• classroom discussion around thought-demanding questions, and pupils' questions
• use of authentic problems that have real-world significance
• peer teaching, where pupils must think through a topic carefully in order to teach
  it to other pupils
• problem-based learning, where pupils study content by learning to solve problems
• project-based learning, where pupils gain content knowledge through complex,
  often socially meaningful projects
• engagement in ‘performances of understanding' which ask pupils to demonstrate
  their understanding
• critical and creative thinking infused into learning a subject, where pupils analyse,
  critique, defend, ask ‘what-if’ questions, and explore alternative points of view.   

Resources

• Learning a sense-makers guide, Pdf document, 3294 KB