Cambridge IGCSE® and O Level Global Perspectives Coursebook

Skills-focused resources to support the study of Cambridge IGCSE® and O Level Global Perspectives, for first examination in 2018.

Keely Laycock (Author)

9781316611104, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 24 March 2016

245 pages
27.5 x 21.8 x 1 cm, 0.63 kg

Skills-focused resources to support the study of Cambridge IGCSE® and O Level Global Perspectives, for first examination in 2018. Feel confident exploring key global issues from multiple perspectives with Cambridge IGCSE® and O Level Global Perspectives, a brand new coursebook from Cambridge University Press to support study of the Cambridge IGCSE® and O Level Global Perspectives syllabuses, for first examination in 2018. Taking a completely skills-based approach, and written by a Global Perspectives specialist, the coursebook is structured around the key skills students must demonstrate, with references to relevant syllabus set topics. Each chapter contains multiple activities to encourage active engagement, assessment practice opportunities and differentiation support so that teachers can focus on the particular needs of their class.

Introduction
Chapter 1. Information skills: 1.01. Perspectives
1.02. Research
1.03. Analysis
1.04. Synthesis
1.05. Planning
1.06. Questioning
Practising information skills
Chapter 2. Critical thinking skills: 2.01. Reasoning
2.02. Evidence
2.03. Claims
2.04. Drawing conclusions
2.05. Bias and vested interest
2.06. Statements of argument - fact, opinion, prediction and value judgement
2.07. Problem solving
2.08. Empathy
Practising critical thinking skills
Chapter 3. Independent learning skills: 3.01. Memory
3.02. Note-taking
3.03. Reflection
3.04. Evaluation
Practising independent learning skills
Chapter 4. Collaboration skills: 4.01. Teamwork
4.02. Decision-making
4.03. Creativity
Practising collaboration skills
Chapter 5. Communication skills: 5.01. Reading
5.02. Writing
5.03. Listening
5.04. Speaking
Practising communication skills
Glossary
Index.

Subject Areas: Educational: Citizenship & social education [YQN]