Description
Book SynopsisSkills-focused resources to support the study of Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Global Perspectives, for first examination in 2018. The Teacher''s Resource CD-ROM offers further teaching ideas and support, drawn directly from the author''s experience of examining and teacher training for Global Perspectives throughout the world. For each chapter, the resource contains: Scheme of Work, sample lesson plans, suggested answers to activities in the coursebook, further teaching ideas and worksheets.
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Chapter 1. Information skills: 1.01. Perspectives; 1.02. Research; 1.03. Analysis; 1.04. Synthesis; 1.05. Planning; 1.06. Questioning; Practising information skills; Chapter 2. Critical thinking skills: 2.01. Reasoning; 2.02. Evidence; 2.03. Claims; 2.04. Drawing conclusions; 2.05. Bias and vested interest; 2.06. Statements of argument - fact, opinion, prediction and value judgement; 2.07. Problem solving; 2.08. Empathy; Practising critical thinking skills; Chapter 3. Independent learning skills: 3.01. Memory; 3.02. Note-taking; 3.03. Reflection; 3.04. Evaluation; Practising independent learning skills; Chapter 4. Collaboration skills: 4.01. Teamwork; 4.02. Decision-making; 4.03. Creativity; Practising collaboration skills; Chapter 5. Communication skills: 5.01. Reading; 5.02. Writing; 5.03. Listening; 5.04. Speaking; Practising communication skills; Glossary; Index.
