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Critical Thinking Strategy. Six Thinking Hats Edward deBono. Four Ps Activity. Through the Eyes of Prezi. Which hat do I wear?. High school students are well prepared when they complete High school for Post Secondary, work force etc.. What if cell phones had never been invented?.
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Critical Thinking Strategy Six Thinking Hats Edward deBono
Which hat do I wear? High school students are well prepared when they complete High school for Post Secondary, work force etc.. What if cell phones had never been invented?
Getting Used to Wearing Various Hats Blue Hat topic- wheelchairs are free Yellow hat thinking- what are the benefits of providing free wheelchairs? Black Hat thinking- what would make it difficult to provide free wheelchairs? Green hat thinking- what ideas do you have to solve the black hat problems?
Getting Started • How to teach your students the Six Thinking Hat Strategy • Lesson Ideas
Lesson Idea Link Middle Level Connection
Reflection: •Which of de Bono's 'Thinking Hats' did you prefer using the most? Why? •Which of de Bono's 'Thinking Hats' did you find most challenging to use? Why? •How has your thinking changed regarding the concept of a 'Thinking Hat' and 'Point of View'?
The Six Thinking Hats® school program provides a wonderful framework for thorough thinking to help students Conduct a richer, more balanced exploration of any subject. Become independent thinkers. Objectively guide group discussions. Evaluate alternatives constructively. Improve research and writing skills. Think thoughtfully before speaking. Listen more intently to the views of others to gain a deeper understanding of issues. Present ideas with more confidence to teachers, peers, parents, and community groups. Solve problems. Make well thought through choices.
Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!" -- Dr Seuss, from Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!