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ERIC Number: EJ283852
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1983-Jun
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The Direct Teaching of Thinking as a Skill.
De Bono, Edward
Phi Delta Kappan, v64 n10 p703-08 Jun 1983
This study emphasizes the relationship of perception to thinking and explains direct teaching of thinking. Without clarity of seeing and creativity, perception is shown to become narrow patterning. The Cognitive Research Trust program is recommended for teaching thinking skills using transferable thinking "tools." Self-images of students are enhanced by this program. (PB)
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking, Decision Making Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Intellectual Development, Metacognition, Perceptual Development, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Creative Research Trust