Sixth in the series of instructional strategies booklets produced by the Saskatchewan Instructional Development and Research Unit and the Saskatchewan Professional Development Unit, this booklet presents numerous suggestions for teachers wishing to expand their repertoire of strategies for teaching critical and creative thinking skills in the classroom. Strategies presented include brainstorming, journal writing, concept mapping, visualization, attribute listing, speculating on alternatives for the future, and story or picture completion. This booklet was prepared by the Saskatchewan Instructional Development and Research Unit and the Saskatchewan Professional Development Unit as an aid for teachers in the area of instructional approaches. First in the series of booklets designed to provide teachers with effective instructional strategies, this document provides teachers with a practical and relevant guide to using concept attainment as a means to expand their teaching repertoire. The booklet provides an overview of concept attainment with sample lessons, vocabulary development exercises and a listing of available resources.
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In the simulation students assume the role of an accountant in a wholesale rug business and are presented with a number of realistic problems to solve. By using actual source documents, students are required to organize and maintain the records of a business using accounting and recordkeeping knowledge to complete activities either manually or on computer. Judy Clarke, Ron Wideman and Susan Eadie. This indispensable book is for all teachers incorporating Common Essential Learnings in the classroom. This Canadian resource discusses reasons for using group work, group dynamics, creating and sustaining group work, and evaluating the process and product.