Divergent Thinking Technique Week 4

Methods need technique to apply in daily uses.

What traits do we need to consider while dealing with problem that requires new and useful solution?

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Divergent Thinking Rules Defer / suspend judgment. Build on others ideas. Strive for quantity. Go for unusual / wild ideas.

TECHNIQUES Brainstorming Forced Connection Brainwriting

Brainstorming Invented by Alex Osborn in He defined it as: A group attempt’s to find solution for a specific problem by amassing ideas. A pure form of divergent thinking.

Directions Write the problem statement. Review the ground rules of divergent thinking. Start thinking about options. Set quantity of ideas and time it. Record every option in writing. Keep going even if you have met your exceeded quota.

Exercise 1 5 or 6 students to come forward

Forced Connection Get ideas from connecting unusual or looks disconnected.

Direction Review the ground rules of divergent thinking. Point to an object or picture totally unrelated to the problem and ask: When you look at this (pointed object or pictures), what ideas that you get from it to solve the problem. Connect forcefully between the item and the problem to generate more ideas.

Exercise 2

Brainwriting Another development of Brainstorming, developed by Horst Geschka. In application, it’s more private and individualistic compared to brainstorming.

Directions Each person starts with the brainstorming sheet. Put stack of blank sheets in the group. Write problem statement on the top. Think about the ideas and write down. Pass the paper, put in the middle, and get someone’s else. Let ideas from others inspire you to generate more ideas. Keep swapping ideas until you meet the set time.

Exercise 3 3 students in a group

How can you use and apply those techniques?

Assignment Choose one technique. Give comments on: + and - of chosen technique. Type it down on a piece of A4 paper. Collected on next week.