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TIPD Visit. Hertfordshire Schools Taiwan 1 st April – 11 th April 2006. Edward De Bono’s Thinking Hats. Facts, Figures & Information. Edward De Bono’s Thinking Hats. Facts, Figures & Information. Hospitality . Emotions & Feelings. Themes. Thinking skills observed Student learning
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TIPD Visit Hertfordshire Schools Taiwan 1st April – 11th April 2006
Edward De Bono’s Thinking Hats Facts, Figures & Information
Edward De Bono’s Thinking Hats Facts, Figures & Information
Hospitality Emotions & Feelings
Themes • Thinking skills observed • Student learning • Rich opportunities • Collaboration • Personalisation • Student researchers Facts, Figures & Information
Thinking skills observed Self motivated learning The Big Picture & Positive Thinking
Thinking skills observed The Big Picture & Positive Thinking Teachers scaffolding learning
Student learning Parental encouragement Building reputation of the school Teacher encouragement Motivation for learning Wanting to do well in tests The Big Picture & Positive Thinking Intrinsic curiosity is stirred Aware of long term opportunities open to them
Rich opportunities Observatories and Planetarium The Big Picture & Positive Thinking
Rich opportunities Swimming pools The Big Picture & Positive Thinking
Rich opportunities Celebrating achievements The Big Picture & Positive Thinking
Rich opportunities Effective use of space The Big Picture & Positive Thinking
Personalisation Students’ ownership of environment The Big Picture & Positive Thinking
Personalisation Student work displayed The Big Picture & Positive Thinking
Student researchers • Project work • Specialisation for career paths • Teaching of research skills & methodology The Big Picture & Positive Thinking
Challenges / differences • Expectations of students preparing for exams • Size of schools (classes) • Independence of students • Ownership of learning & environment Obstacles & Challenges
Ways forward Creative Ideas
Ways forward • Capitalise on links made to share resources • Building links between Taiwan and Hertfordshire • Collaboration of teachers • Collaboration of students Creative Ideas
Ways forward • Best practice for enhancing thinking skills: • Thinking hats • Information processing, Reasoning, Evaluative, Creative, Enquiry • Philosophy For Children (P4C) • Multiple intelligences • TASC / CoRT Creative Ideas
Ways forward • Fostering intrinsic motivation • Enhancing independence and positive attitude. Creative Ideas
Ways forward • Recognising and capitalising on strengths • Nurturing creativity and innovation in teachers and students. Creative Ideas