Teaching Creative Thinking: Classroom Strategies for Creative and Critical Thinking
Strategies: Teaching Creative Thinking is a practical guide to developing learners’ creative and critical thinking through classroom practice. It combines discussion of approaches such as problem-based learning and playful experimentation with lesson ideas, ways to assess progress, school case studies and advice on common pitfalls.
At a glance
- Covers ways to cultivate creative thinkers alongside critical thinking skills.
- Discusses problem-based learning, growth mindset, playful experimentation and classroom learning communities.
- Includes practical lesson-planning ideas, approaches to tracking progress and case studies from schools.
- Addresses school leadership, family and community engagement, and co-curricular learning.
Reference price: £18.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines educational approaches with practical classroom ideas and guidance on putting them into practice.
- Includes assessment suggestions for both pupils and teachers, as well as examples of school initiatives.
- Intended for teachers and leaders in both primary and secondary settings.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Crown House Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 19 Oct. 2017 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 216 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1785832360 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1785832369 |
| Dimensions | 18.29 x 1.52 x 22.1 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Primary and secondary teachers seeking practical ways to build creative and critical thinking into everyday lessons.
- School leaders considering a broader capabilities-focused approach across classroom and co-curricular activity.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a student workbook or a subject-specific teaching manual, as the listing presents this as a pedagogy guide for teachers and school leaders.
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Aggregate ratings are mostly in the five-star category, with some four-star ratings and a small three-star share. This is a broadly favourable but limited signal about reader reception, not evidence about particular strengths, drawbacks or classroom outcomes. Buyers should judge the book by its described scope and intended teacher audience.
Frequently asked questions
What does this book cover?
It discusses creative thinking and ways to cultivate it, including problem-based learning, growth mindset, playful experimentation and classroom learning communities. It also presents lesson ideas, assessment approaches, case studies and advice on potential pitfalls.
Who is the book intended for?
The listing describes it as a practical handbook for teachers and school leaders in primary and secondary settings.
Does it include practical classroom material?
Yes. The listing describes lesson-planning ideas and classroom strategies, alongside guidance on integrating them into practice and tracking learner progress.
What are the publication details?
The listed edition is illustrated, in English, published by Crown House Publishing on 19 Oct. 2017, with a print length of 216 pages.
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