THINKING SCHOOLS SOUTH AFRICA
Investing in a Thinking Generation

A Whole School Approach Towards The Development of Thinking

What is a Thinking School
‘A Thinking School is a learning community in which all members share a common language, where thinking strategies and tools are used across the curriculum and teachers and students have a sound understanding of their own learning; where all students are developing and demonstrating independent and cooperative learning skills; where the school generates high levels of achievement and an excitement and enthusiasm for learning.’

Introduction to Thinking Schools SA
The main object of TSSA is to promote the development of Thinking Schools in South Africa through the provision of support in framing and monitoring Thinking School development plans AND through staff training in a range of approaches to the teaching and mediation of thinking. TSSA consultants are trained to assist schools to develop a three year plan, and have expertise in a number of different programmes and approaches that promote effective thinking and learning through the explicit teaching of thinking strategies and tools.

TSSA Model


Some Training Options Available
• Growing A Thinking School
• Basic Concepts Programme
• Thinking Maps (Only available through TSSA in South Africa)
• Philosophy for Children
• Cognitive Enrichment Advantage
• 6 Thinking Hats
• Habits of Mind
• Bright Start
• Feuerstein’s Mediated Learning and Teaching

TSSA: International & Local Affiliations
• Thinking Schools International (Click here)
• Thinking Schools UK (Click here)
• Cognitive Education Centre (CEC) at the University of Exeter (Click here)
• International Association of Cognitive Education of Southern Africa (Click here)

Contact Information
Dr Louis Benjamin (Coordinator)
Erica Weiner (Administrator)
Tel.: 021 686 8463
Fax.: 021 686 1679
Email: thinkschools@mweb.co.za