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2. In the 1980s Dr. Edward de Bono invented a method of thinking he called the Six Thinking Hats. Edward de Bono is regarded by many as the leading authority in the field of creative thinking, innovation and the direct teaching of thinking as a skill. He is equally renowned for his development of the Six Thinking Hats technique. 2

3. Offers a platform to organize thinking Gives new dimensions for thinking about a topic Expands thinking to areas often ignored An extension of PMI (Plus, Minus, Interest) Creates logical pathways for deconstructing problems/investigations/inquiries 3

4. new alternatives creative thinking feeling hunches intuition likes and dislikes 4

5. difficulties, dangers planning for action the process control critical thinking logical reasons are given. caution assessment spotting the risks 5

6. possibilities new ideas solutions to Black hat problems new alternatives creative thinking 6

7. Yellow Hat Benefits positives feasibility logical reasons are given. why an idea is useful yellow hat is full of hope- logical hat so the reason behind the hope must be given 7

8. facts neutral information data What do I know? What do I need to find out? How will I get the information I need? 8

9. overview thinking about thinking! organizing the thinking planning for action the process control above the thinking looking down on the thinking 9

10. Put your thinking caps on! 10

11. be inquirer be critical thinkers Improve their research and writing skills. think thoughtfully before speaking. be open- minded and listen to the views of others students to think about what they have read have the confidence to present idea and solution. solve problems make decisions 11

12. Use Thinking Hats with students to… discuss topics discuss topics solve problems solve problems explore alternatives explore alternatives reach decisions reach decisions research, organize and write reports research, organize and write reports brainstorm ideas brainstorm ideas 12

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