Perkins, David N

Discusses how the legendary King Arthur's idea of pooling mental resources by having his knights gather at a round table can be applied in modern times to create intelligent organizations.

The author examines evidence that people can increase their reflective intelligence--the ability to reflect upon one's thinking patterns and change them--and discusses implications for business, education, and society.

The author applies a baseball metaphor to explain seven teaching principles that encourage effective teaching methods for all subjects and grade levels.

Reflects upon the acquired skill of looking at art and presents instructions for doing so, explaining the extrinsic value of art education: the development of thinking dispositions, which improves students' cognition overall.

Offers systematic methods to help students to think and perform more effectively.