28 Background reading
There are numerous papers published about Cognitive Acceleration and CASE in particular, too many to list here where they would soon be out of date. Contact the authors if you require a current list.
The references given below have been chosen because they give a good overview of the research and psychology used to develop Thinking Science or summarise current thinking about teaching thinking skills.
1 Shayer, M. and Adey, P. 1981: Towards a Science of Science Teaching. Originally by Heinemann now available from the Centre for the Advancement for Thinking or from Professor M. Shayer, 16 Fen End, Over, Cambs. CB4 5NE
2 Adey, P. and Shayer, M. 1994: Really Raising Standards. Cognitive intervention and academic achievement. London: Routledge
3 McGuinness, C. 1999: From Thinking Skills to Thinking Classrooms. An evaluation report of Thinking Skills Programmes. London: HMSO for the Department for Education and Employment
4 Millar, P.H. 1993 (3rd edition): Theories of Developmental Psychology. New York: Freeman
5 Wood, D. 1988: How Children Think and Learn. Oxford: Blackwell
6 Robertson, I. 1999: Mind Sculptures. London: Bantam Press
7 Fisher, R. (editor) 1987: Problem Solving in Primary Schools. Oxford: Blackwell
8 Fisher, R. 1990: Teaching Children to Think. Oxford: Blackwell
9 Monk, M. and Osborne, J. (editors) 1999: Good Practice in Science Teaching: What Research Has to Say. Open University Press
10 Vygotsky, L.S. 1978: Mind in Society. Edited by M. Cole, V. John-Steiner, S. Scribner and E. Souberman. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press