Transcript Edward de Bono`s Six Thinking Hats

Thinking skills
Why are thinking skills important?
“Individuals cannot ‘store’ sufficient knowledge
in their memories for future use. Information is
expanding at such a rate that individuals require
transferable skills to enable them to address
different problems in different contexts at
different times throughout their lives. The
complexity of modern jobs requires people who
can comprehend, judge and participate in
generating new knowledge and processes.”
Robert Fisher (2005)
The same applies to A-levels…
• A-levels require that students apply their
knowledge in different contexts at different
times.
• In order to be successful on your programme
you will need skills that enable you to think
about issues in a variety of different ways.
Outcome: By the end of today’s
session we expect you to be able to
identify each of De Bono’s six
thinking skill areas.
Introduction
• The de Bono Hats system is a tool for thinking
that is used to facilitate group discussion and
individual thinking.
• The premise of the method is that the brain
thinks in a number of distinct ways. De Bono
identifies six thinking states and assigns each a
colour.
The White Hat calls for information known or
needed. "The facts, just the facts."
The Red Hat signifies feelings, hunches and
intuition. When using this hat you can express
emotions and feelings and share fears, likes,
dislikes, loves, and hates.
The Black Hat is judgment - the devil's advocate or why
something may not work. Spot the difficulties and
dangers; where things might go wrong. Probably the
most powerful and useful of the Hats but a problem if
overused (with great power comes great
responsibility!).
The Yellow Hat symbolizes brightness and
optimism. Under this hat you explore the
positives and probe for value and benefit.
The Green Hat focuses on creativity; the
possibilities, alternatives, and new ideas. It's an
opportunity to express new concepts and new
perceptions.
The Blue Hat is used to manage the thinking process.
It's the control mechanism that ensures the Six
Thinking Hats guidelines are observed.
Group work
Topic: You are assigned a career as
soon as you are born.
Summary
• What are the facts?
• What is your gut reaction or statements of
emotional feeling
• What are the bad points?
• What are the good points?
• What new ideas do you have about this?
Where can these thinking skills be
used?
• These ways of thinking can and should be
used in all aspects of your A-level study:
– Reading and note-taking.
– Preparing a presentation.
– In group discussion.
– When listening to your class mates and teacher.