Materials

The specific purpose of this group of Lessons is to broaden perception so that in any thinking situation we can see beyond the obvious, immediate and egocentric. Experience has shown that students who have been through the lessons develop a much broader view of situations.

The Teacher's Notes cover:

• A Model Lesson Sequence,
• Lesson Notes - how to run the Lessons,
• Teaching Method,
• Standard Lesson Format,
• Background to the Teaching of Thinking,
• CoRT Thinking,
• Experimental Results,
• CoRT Thinking in Schools
• Test Materials.

The Subjects covered are:

• PMI (Plus, Minus, Interesting) - The Treatment of Ideas
• CAF (Consider All Factors) - The Factors Involved
• RULES
• C&S (Consequence and Sequel) - Focus on the Consequences
• AGO (Aims, Goals, Objectives) - Focus of the Purpose
• PLANNING
• FIP (First Important Priorities)
• APC (Alternatives, Possibilities, Choices) - Focus on Alternatives
• DECISIONS
• OPV (Other People's Views) - The other People Involved