ATL: THINKING SKILLS
The term thinking skills refers to a cluster of a large number of related skills, and in the DP particular focus is placed on skills such as metacognition, reflection and critical thinking. Many categorizations of thinking skills also emphasize related behaviours such as “curiosity, flexibility, posing problems, decision making, being reasonable, creativity, risk taking, and other behaviours that support critical and creative thought” (Costa and Kallick 2009). In this way, while a crucial element of developing students’ thinking is helping them to build up a toolkit of skills, it is equally important to cultivate dispositions such as open-mindedness and curiosity.
-- The International Baccalaureate Organization, "Approaches to Learning"
-- The International Baccalaureate Organization, "Approaches to Learning"