– Ask open-ended questions: e.g. ‘Why do you think that?’
– Use thinking schemes : “what, why, how?” or “advantage and disadvantage”
– Have students work on problem-solving activities: individually or in small/large groups?
– Organise discussions on recognisable topics including both for and against arguments
– Encourage reflection on choices and outcomes
– Analyse stories and choices of characters
– Learn to look critically at media and information, current events
– Use games to practice logical and critical thinking: e.g. Puzzles and riddles
– Provide a safe environment for mistakes: “Mistakes are allowed!”
– Give room for autonomy in choices: multiple solutions to one problem
– Link lesson material to real-life situations: cross-curricular working