Six+Thinking+Hats

=Six Thinking Hats=

The **//Six Thinking Hats//** method is a framework for thinking. It requires students to extend their way of thinking about a topic by wearing a range of different "thinking" hats.

The six hats represent six modes of thinking and are directions to think rather than labels for thinking. That is, the hats are used proactively rather than reactively.

Students will use Six Thinking Hats to:


 * Discuss topics
 * Solve problems
 * Explore alternatives
 * Reach decisions
 * Research, organise and write reports
 * Brainstorming

=White Hat = The Facts - What are the facts? What information do I have? What information do I need to find out?

=Yellow Hat = The Positives Why is this a good idea? What are the advantages and benefits?

=Black Hat = The Negatives - What problems could arise? What are the disadvantages?

=Red Hat = Feelings - How do I feel about this? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%;">What do I like about these feelings? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%;">What do I not like about these Feelings?

=<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%;">Green Hat = <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%;">Creativity - What new ideas are possible? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%;">What is my suggestion? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%;">How can this be changed or improved?

=<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%;">Blue Hat = <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%;">The Big Picture - What thinking is needed? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%;">Where are we now? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 100%;">What do we need to do next?

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