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Six Thinking Hats Exercise

The document discusses using Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats approach to structure discussions about implementing inclusive teaching and learning in the classroom. The Six Thinking Hats involve taking on different roles or perspectives - white hat focuses on facts, yellow hat explores positives, black hat considers risks, red hat expresses emotions, green hat encourages creativity, and blue hat organizes the discussion. Participants will be divided into groups of six, with each person adopting a thinking hat role to discuss issues and find solutions related to inclusive education.

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Six Thinking Hats Exercise

The document discusses using Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats approach to structure discussions about implementing inclusive teaching and learning in the classroom. The Six Thinking Hats involve taking on different roles or perspectives - white hat focuses on facts, yellow hat explores positives, black hat considers risks, red hat expresses emotions, green hat encourages creativity, and blue hat organizes the discussion. Participants will be divided into groups of six, with each person adopting a thinking hat role to discuss issues and find solutions related to inclusive education.

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Six thinking hats

Overview
Problem solving through different roles – all roles aimed at positive outcomes
We will use Edward De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats for problem solving and thinking creatively to
have discussions about inclusive teaching and learning in the classroom.

Instructions

1. Divide into break-away rooms of 6. Everyone chooses a hat/role.

2. You will discuss issues & concerns in implementing inclusive teaching and learning in
the classroom.

3. Blue hat chooses a problem to discuss and begins organisation of the discussion
(Possible issues: one or more learners with a ‘barrier to learning’, a very large class, a
mixed class in different ways – age, knowledge, how to assess inclusively.

4. Take turns in giving your opinion based on your role – important to stay in role.
Remember it’s about finding solutions whatever your role.

5. When you have discussed a topic enough change roles and choose a different topic –
the Blue hat will decide this

Summary of six thinking hats

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When you wear this hat you focus on Information

The White Hat calls for information known or needed. “The facts, just the
facts.”

When you wear this hat you are Positive

The Yellow Hat symbolizes brightness and optimism. Under this hat you
explore the positives and probe for value and benefit.

When you wear this hat you are Critical

Risks, difficulties, Problems – The risk management Hat, probably the


most powerful Hat; a problem however if overused; spot difficulties
where things might go wrong, why something may not work, inherently
an action hat with the intent to point out issues of risk with intent to
overcome them.

When you wear this hat you are Emotional

The Red Hat signifies feelings, hunches and intuition. When using this
hat you can express emotions and feelings and share fears, likes,
dislikes, loves, and hates.

When you wear this hat you are Creative

The Green Hat focuses on creativity; the possibilities, alternatives, and


new ideas. It’s an opportunity to express new concepts and new
perceptions.

When you wear this hat you are Organised

The Blue Hat is used to manage the thinking process. It’s the control
mechanism that ensures the Six Thinking Hats guidelines are observed
and keeps the group on task.

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