T.A.S.C. (Thinking Actively in a Social Context) is used by a lot of schools and teachers through the authority since I first asked Belle Wallace (the originator) to run a day for APEX in the authority and this can be seen in a number of the enquiries that the educators have submitted as accredited units for the master's programme run by Jack Whitehead. These can be found on his website http://www.actionresearch.net and on this site
TASC
is now on its' own site
TASC (Thinking Actively in a Social Context) For an overview of the work try this link and for a swift introduction try this new e-resource developed by the London GATE
The connection between Belle Wallace's TASC wheel and Jack Whitehead's Living Theory has opened a world of possibilities for me. The earliest description of this is in an assignment I did for a master's unit working with Jack; How can I improve my practice through ‘walking the talk’ and ‘dealing with doorsteps’?
These are books
on TASC
that have been published in the UK.
Wallace B (2002) Teaching Thinking Skills Across the Early Years
London: David Fulton Publishers (A NACE-Fulton Pub) ISBN 1 85346 842 8
Wallace B (2001) Teaching Thinking Skills Across the Primary Curriculum
London: David Fulton Publishers (A NACE-Fulton Pub) ISBN 1 85346 766 9
Wallace B (2002) Teaching Thinking Skills Across the Middle Years
London: David Fulton Publishers (A NACE-Fulton Pub) ISBN 1 85346 767 7
Wallace B (2003) Using History to Develop Thinking Skills at Key Stage 2
London: David Fulton Publishers (A NACE-Fulton Pub) ISBN 1 85346 928 9
Wallace B and Maker J, et al (2004) Thinking Skills and Problem-Solving:
An Inclusive Approach
London: David Fulton Publishers (A NACE-Fulton Pub) ISBN 1 84312 107 7
There are many very readable accounts of TASC being used by educators throughout the world if you want to take the time to look at Gifted Education International.