Good Practice Database >> Creative Thinking - Thinking Hats

LA	Merthyr Tydfil	School Name	Caedraw Primary School

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What was the focus for improvement?
Pupils’ problem solving skills

What did we do?
Use of De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats as a problem solving tool

What evidence have we collected to demonstrate improvements?
• Pupils’ work
• Listening to Learners
• Observations
• Video evidence

What were the outcomes?
• Enhanced the thinking process
• Encouraged creative, parallel and lateral thinking
• Improved communication
• Speeded up decision-making
• Created awareness that there are multiple perspectives on the issue at hand
• Focused thinking
• Encouraged children to take risks

What have we learnt about teaching practice and pupils learning?
• Enjoyed the practical activity
• All children were willing to participate
• The children felt confident in what they were saying while wearing the hats
• They were able to relate well to the meaning of the hat and focused on the task
• They worked well as a group and were confident with the decisions they were making

What we aim to do next
• To introduce using the Hats in other subject areas
• Encourage all children to take risks with their thinking and be able to justify and explain their ideas

Supporting Documentation
1. Presentation – De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats
2. Video – six hats in action!

 

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