Summary of Developing Minds: A resource book for teaching thinking

Developing Minds: A Resource Book for Teaching Thinking is an award-winning resource book written by renowned educational psychologist Arthur L. Costa and psychologist Robert J. Garmston. Based on a method of teaching known as Cognitive Coaching, the book provides teachers with a range of tools that can be used to help promote thoughtful, creative, and ethical problem solving in their classrooms. It explains how to create a collaborative learning environment and cultivate an atmosphere of risk taking and responsibility. In addition, each chapter gives specific strategies for teaching a variety of cognitive and social-emotional skills. The authors provide guidance on such topics as self-talk, goal setting, critical thinking, problem solving, self-efficacy, and communication. Developing Minds is an essential resource for any teacher who wants to encourage, support, and challenge their students to think deeply, from elementary school through high school.