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2009 John Langrehr Thinking Programme Developing Gifted Thinkers The John Langrehr Thinking Programme (JLTP) is based on well established principles of thinking psychology. The programme developer, Dr John Langrehr, is a leading international researcher and author of 25 books on creative and critical thinking. The programme teaches children HOW to think as well as WHAT to think about. Most early childhood programmes teach content or new knowledge. JLTP teaches children to look beyond this knowledge and generate their own thoughts and ideas. Young Thinkers is a computer based programme but is enhanced by creative thinking, in depth questioning, problem solving scenarios and practical hands on activities. The children own their own ‘Young Thinkers Scrapbook”. The programme aims: • to develop the essential thinking processes associated with creative and critical thinking • to encourage children to think about the questions creative and critical thinkers ask themselves • to encourage children to apply these essential thinking skills in problem solving • to instill the mindset or attitudes needed for flexible and judgemental thinking At Cockle Bay School the ‘Young Thinkers’ Programme is taught to all Year 2 classes once a week by the classroom teacher. In Terms 2,3,4 it will be taught to all Year 3 children as a follow on from the 2008 programme. Last year we ran some very successful Young Thinkers parent meetings and open days and these will happen again in 2009. During these sessions a lesson was demonstrated and the children were able to discuss the programme with their parents and share their scrapbook work. Cockle Bay School is the distributor of the JLTP Programme in New Zealand For more information contact Cockle Bay School . This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it phone 09 5348333 ext 214 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it phone 095348333 JLTP website http://www.jltp.net  What our students have to say about Young Thinkers. Ella - Year 2 "Young Thinkers is awesome because we learn about all sorts of different things. It makes you think. I really liked the "Thinking Donkey". Lachlan - Year 2 "I like Young Thinkers because you get to watch a TV programme and you work in your scrapbook. It makes you think about what you're watching and answer lots of questions." Cameron - Year 2 "Young Thinkers has funny things that make you think about them. "Heckle and Jeckle" was funny. Some of the characters can talk and they ask you questions." Reuben - Year 2 "I like the Young Thinkers activities and also you get to watch a story on a video." Sarah - Year 2 "I think Young Thinkers is really good because it teaches me about differences between things and about facts and opinions. I like our 'Young Thinkers' poses." Ryan - Year 2 "I like it because you learn more things like about places and facts and opinions." |
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| Last Updated ( Wednesday, 25 February 2009 ) |