Education for Thinking
Education for Thinking by Deanna Kuhn, published by Harvard University Press in 2008, is an illustrated work comprising 218 pages. This book explores the integration of developmental psychology into educational practices, advocating for a curriculum centered around inquiry and argument. Kuhn emphasizes the importance of creating a “thinking curriculum” that resonates with both students and teachers, aiming to cultivate essential skills and values for lifelong learning.
Readers will find a thorough examination of how educational curricula can be designed to foster critical thinking and effective argumentation. The book discusses the implications of these pedagogical strategies on education, focusing on the aims and objectives that can enhance student engagement and understanding. By bridging research insights with practical applications, this edition provides a comprehensive look at the intersection of education and psychology, making it a valuable resource for educators and policymakers interested in curriculum development.
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Bringing insights from research in developmental psychology to pedagogy, Kuhn argues that inquiry and argument should be at the center of a “thinking curriculum”–a curriculum that makes sense to students as well as to teachers and develops the skills and values needed for lifelong learning.
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