Critical thinking to beat "fake news"

Crucial thinking in Tes magazine out 1 Sept Open in browser Hello zimplysimple In next week’s Tes magazine: Schools often claim to be teaching critical thinking without fully realising what it is, while critics of the notion are often just as misinformed, argue Diane F. Halpern and Heather A. Butler. The academics say it is crucial schools do get a handle on it, teach it to pupils and do so well – because in the age of fake news our future may depend on it. Want to follow the debate? Subscribe by Monday 28 August to get your copy of our 1 September issue delivered to your door. subscribe now Also in next week's issue of Tes magazine: Why reading is about more than just phonics – Oxford University language expert Kate Nation explains that schools need to get the right balance between phonics and comprehension skills so children can thrive. Eight essentials for making a good first impression – The new academic year awaits, so Mia Hunt looks at what science says you should be doing in the first lesson to make the next 11 months a success. Taking the ‘man’ out of behaviour management – A female teacher argues that schools have gendered behaviour management as a masculine job and that male traits – and male teachers – are wrongly prioritised. We need to rebalance for the sake of children, she argues. Get ready for the new school year with your 228-page Tes Academic Planner 2017/18 – available now order now Too many mails? You can change your email preference settings anytime. This website and its content is subject to our Terms and Conditions. Tes Global Ltd is registered in England (Company No 02017289) with its registered office at 26 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4HQ.