Thinking Beyond the Test (eBook)

Dr. Wagner is the author of over 130 publications. He has previously served as a senior elected office holder in both the Philosophy of Education Society and the Association of Philosophers in Education. Dr. Johnson is a professor of curriculum and instruction at Sam Houston State University where she teaches instructional strategies, classroom management, educational psychology, and life-span development. Her research interests are in teacher preparation, critical and creative thinking, and instructional technology. Dr. Fair is a professor of philosophy at Sam Houston State University where he has taught critical thinking for many years. He is the managing editor of the journal INQUIRY: Critical Thinking Across the Disciplines.Dr. Fasko is a professor of educational psychology at Bowling Green State University where he teaches educational psychology and life-span development. His research interests are in critical and creative thinking and moral reasoning and education.

AcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I Background for the ScriptsChapter 1 Critical Thinking and the SchoolsChapter 2 Philosophical Inquiry and the Great ConversationChapter 3 Psychological Research and Theories on ThinkingChapter 4 Establishing a Community of Inquiry in the ClassroomPart II Scripts and ScriptingTips for Using the Scripts SuccessfullyChapter 5 Scripts for Elementary School StudentsChapter 6 Building Your Own ScriptsResources for Further InformationReferences