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2 Thinking is a matter of cleverness.

3 Wisdom is not as important as cleverness.

4 Traditional thinking puts all the emphasis on critical thinking, argument, analysis and logic.

5 Traditional thinking puts all the emphasis on critical thinking, argument, analysis and logic. But these are only part of thinking and it is very dangerous they are sufficient. In addition to critical thinking, we need thinking that is constructive and creative. In addition to argument, we need exploration of the subject. In addition to analysis we need the skills to design. In addition to logic, we need perception.

6 Edward de BONO tries to correct some of the generally held misconceptions about thinking. We need information but we also need thinking. Thinking is not just a matter of cleverness and difficult problems. Wisdom is even more important than cleverness.

7 In what way is this method helpful and useful?

8 Have you ever tried: balancing a big book on the top of your head, juggling with two balls with your left hand and unwrapping a chocolate bar with your right hand? It would probably be rather difficult. Doing a lot of things at the same time is always difficult and confusing. In our thinking, we often try to do too much at the same time. We look at the facts of the matter ; we try to build up a logical argument; our emotions come in somewhere; we may try to put in a new idea; we try to see whether our idea will work. We do all this more or less at the same time. It is no wonder that we sometimes get confused. At other times we may do only one of these things well- for example our emotions may dominate our thinking or we may just be very negative. The six thinking hats is a method for doing one sort of thinking at a time. Instead of trying to do everything at once we wear only one hat at a time. There are six colored hats and each color represents a type of thinking.

9 Doing a lot of things at the same time is always difficult and confusing. In our thinking, we often try to do too much at the same time. We look at the facts of the matter ; we try to build up a logical argument; our emotions come in somewhere; we may try to put in a new idea; we try to see whether our idea will work.

10 We do all this more or less at the same time. It is no wonder that we sometimes get confused. At other times we may do only one of these things well- for example our emotions may dominate our thinking or we may just be very negative.

11 The six thinking hats is a method for doing one sort of thinking at a time. Instead of trying to do everything at once we wear only one hat at a time. There are six colored hats and each color represents a type of thinking.

12 Edward de Bono has developed a range of systems and activities that help develop creative thinking in teaching. He believes that though we can use our natural thinking ability and that it can serve us well, we can do better if we develop structures, methods and notations.

13 Edward de Bono suggests that we need to be thinking about "what can be," not just about "what is" and on how we design a way forward -- not on who is right and who is wrong." Using the Six Thinking Hats frees students to move past obvious problems to creative solutions.

14 What is it? Six Thinking Hats is an important and powerful method. This method by Edward de Bono requires students (and teachers) to extend their way of thinking about a topic by wearing a range of different thinking hats.

15 The colors and hats provide a useful visual image that is easy to learn and remember. The SIX HATS method may be used at the simplest possible level but may also be used at a very sophisticated level. The framework is simple yet very powerful.

16 The SIX HATS are so basic. All the hats are important and are of great value. They are fun and effective to wear everyday, everywhere! So, put on the SIX THINKING HATS and improve thinking, questioning, and communicating in all academic areas.

17 What is its purpose? Students learn to reflect on their thinking and to recognize that different thinking is required in different learning situations.

18 They learn to look at topics from all points of view and from a number of important perspectives. This forces them to move outside their habitual thinking style, and helps them to get a more rounded view of a situation.

19 Using the Six Hats allows your class to look at the problem from different angles. SIX HATS will provide your students with a whole new channel of thinking - pulling their minds into new directions.

20 Students will be able to:  separate the facts from their feelings.  have the chance to express their disappointment, frustration, and anger.  learn how to recognize the positive points.

21  brainstorm ways to make their tutorial time an enjoyable experience.  summarize what they learn from this experience and to envision ways to use that learning in the future.

22 The HATS provide a simple and practical way to teach thinking as a skill that can be learned, practiced, and improved. The HATS show that thinking is essential to improve writing, reading, listening and speaking. What Six Thinking Hats Can Do For You!

23 This effective communication tool teaches us to SEE AND FOCUS our thinking using six strategies to improve the four skills. It teaches us to : (1) solve problems (2) make decisions (3) design quality questions and (4) assess ourselves.

24 The Six Thinking Hats method is a convenient way of putting into practice Parallel Thinking, which is a new form of thinking that is very different from traditional argument. The six colored hats used by the method are designed to make Parallel Thinking a practical process that can be remembered and used.

25 Dr. Edward de Bono points out that when we are thinking in the normal way, we are trying to do too much at once. We may be looking at the information, forming ideas, and judging someone else’s ideas all at the same time.

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29 You can use the Six Thinking Hats in almost any problem solving activity that you might encounter in the classroom (or in life in general! )

30 Consider an issue or a topic which you would like your students to explore. Explain what thinking is required for each of the hats. Have students work in small groups to ask themselves a range of questions. How do I do it?

31 They pick a wish and then use white and black hats thinking about the wish. They will do a great job.

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33 1) Positives. 2) Problems. 3) Facts. 4) Summary. 5) Creative thinking. 6) Feelings.

34 1) White Hat: states the facts focuses on the information available and needed. ( Neutral )

35 2) Red Hat: states the emotions and looks at a topic from the point of view of feelings and hunches.

36 The red hat is especially helpful because they are putting themselves in a few of the characters’ shoes.

37 3) Black Hat: states negative aspects and examines the difficulties and problems associated with a topic. ( Pessimistic )

38 states positives of the situation and focuses on benefits and values.

39 5) Green Hat: states creative ideas that come with seeing the problem in a new light and requires imaginative, creative and lateral thinking about a topic.

40 6) Blue Hat: Sums up what is learned (thinking about the thinking that is required), and the need to manage the thinking process.

41 I hope this explanation gives a glimpse of how you might use it in your classroom.

42 1) W hite Hat : states the facts and focuses on the information available and needed. 2) R ed Hat: states the emotions and looks at a topic from the point of view of feelings and hunches. 3) B lack Hat: states negative aspects and examines the difficulties and problems associated with a topic. 4) Yellow Hat: states positives of the situation and focuses on benefits and values. 5) Green Hat: states creative ideas that come with seeing the problem in a new light and requires imaginative, creative and lateral thinking about a topic. 6) Blue Hat: Sums up what is learned (thinking about the thinking that is required), and the need to manage the thinking process.

43 4) Y ellow H at: states positives of the situation and focuses on benefits and values. 5) G reen H at: states creative ideas that come with seeing the problem in a new light and requires imaginative, creative and lateral thinking about a topic. 6) B lue H at: Sums up what is learned (thinking about the thinking that is required), and the need to manage the thinking process.

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