When to Use Six Thinking Hats
Six Thinking Hats is a creative thinking and problem-solving tool developed by Edward de Bono. It helps groups or individuals look at a problem from different perspectives.
Use it When:
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Making Decisions
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Helps evaluate options clearly before choosing.
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Example: Choosing a class project topic.
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Solving Problems
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Encourages thinking from different angles to find solutions.
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Example: Reducing waste in the school canteen.
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Planning Projects
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Ensures all aspects of a plan are considered.
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Example: Planning a school event or trip.
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Generating Ideas / Brainstorming
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Stimulates creative and logical thinking.
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Example: Coming up with ideas for a science experiment.
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Evaluating a Situation
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Helps consider facts, emotions, risks, and benefits before acting.
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Example: Reviewing a class activity or assignment outcome.
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imple MCQs on Six Thinking Hats:
1. What is the main purpose of the Six Thinking Hats method?
a) To do a task faster
b) To think about a problem from different perspectives
c) To memorize facts
d) To write essaysAnswer: b) To think about a problem from different perspectives
2. Which of the following is a situation to use Six Thinking Hats?
a) Choosing a class project topic
b) Reading a story silently
c) Writing spelling words
d) Cleaning the classroomAnswer: a) Choosing a class project topic
3. How does Six Thinking Hats help students?
a) By letting them ignore other opinions
b) By helping them think creatively, logically, and emotionally
c) By forcing them to copy answers
d) By only focusing on factsAnswer: b) By helping them think creatively, logically, and emotionally
4. Which is NOT a use of Six Thinking Hats?
a) Brainstorming ideas
b) Solving problems
c) Planning projects
d) Skipping group discussionsAnswer: d) Skipping group discussions
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