Headteacher, Bernadette Hancock describes how thinking maps have been used at her Cardiff school in all curriculum areas, helping children to become more fluent in developing key communication skills.
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Six Thinking Hats was developed by Edward de Bono and is a parallel thinking process that facilitates focussed thinking from a number of different perspectives.
The White Hat calls for information known or needed.
The Yellow Hat symbolises brightness and optimism. Under this hat you explore the positives and probe for value and benefit.
The Black Hat is judgment - the devil's advocate or why something may not work.
The Red Hat signifies feelings, hunches and intuition.
The Green Hat focuses on creativity; the possibilities, alternatives, and new ideas.
The Blue Hat is used to manage the thinking process. It's the control mechanism that ensures the Six Thinking Hats' guidelines are observed.