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According to Edward de Bono we tend to think in restricted and predictable ways.
To become better thinkers we need to learn new habits.
His teaching strategy known as ‘thinking hats’ helps learners try different approaches to thinking.
Each ‘thinking ‘hat’ represents a different way to think about a problem or issue.
Children are encouraged to try on the different ‘hats’ or approaches to a problem to go beyond their usual thinking habits
Slide 3:
De Bono’s 6 Thinking Hats
Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats :
Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats Directing pupils’ thinking
Avoids emotions taking over our thinking
Thinkers can switch roles and use all 6 modes of thinking one at a time
Particularly useful in an argumentative culture
Hats can be used in sequence – simple or sophisticated
Why hats?
Put your thinking cap on!
For children the connection is already there
Hats are easy to put on and take off
Hats indicate a role e.g. soldiers, police so as we put the hat on we take on that role
The Six Hats method allows pupils to think more richly and more comprehensively