Cambridge IGCSE® and O Level Global Perspectives Coursebook

by Keely Laycock

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781316611104
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	03/24/2016
Series:	Cambridge International IGCSE
Pages:	245
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.40(d)

Table of Contents

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.