Critical Thinking Skills for Education Students
- Lesley-Jane Eales-Reynolds - Kingston University, UK
- Brenda Judge - Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
- Elaine McCreery - Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
- Patrick Jones - Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK
This book is part of the Study Skills in Education Series. This series addresses key study skills in the context of education courses, helping students identify their weaknesses, increase their confidence and realise their academic potential. Titles in this series are suitable for students on:
- any course of Initial Teacher Training leading to QTS;
- a degree in Education or Education Studies;
- a degree in Early Years or Early Childhood Education;
- a foundation degree in any education related subject discipline.
Lesley-Jane Eales-Reynolds is Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) at Kingston University.
Brenda Judge is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Elaine McCreery is Head of Primary, Early Years and Education Studies programmes at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Patrick Jones, now retired, was Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at Manchester Metropolitan University.
This book has been added to the indicative reading list for trainees
This is book will serve education students, across different types of programmes well. Its in depth and practical approach enables students to see and understand their role as learners and it develops their understanding of the skills they will require in order to do well.
There is a great deal that this books offers - as a support for education students as well as a text that can be used in education discussions
This book is a useful reference point when covering reflection and action research with students.It has some useful materials in it that support discussion on these topics.whilst covering these topics i have referred students to parts of this publication
This book is very readable and it is underpinned with up to date theories in educational thinking and learning. I would recommend some of the chapters as essential reading.
Good supplementary learning to support L5 thinking skills.
I like the way this book has been produced, it’s in an accessible language, with a decent font size and a logical flow.
I feel it will help anyone new to the topic. The practical and reflective tasks will help the reader put theory into practice.
I like the summary of key points at the end of the chapters.
An excellent book for all students on a higher education course. This book is useful to dip in and out of and is very well written. The book is easy to use and understand and I especially like the practical tasks. Well recommended.
Very useful and clearly laid out for students.
An useful text to develop students' critical thinking and writing.
A useful book to promote criticality within academic writing.
