6 Hats Thinking by de Bono by Danielle Wagner https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97 Group 1 en-us 2019-11-10 15:37:34 UTC 2025-06-03 14:46:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png 1. What is the history or backstory of this decision-making theory? (4pts) wagnerd2 https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/409171530 2019-11-10 16:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/409171530 2. Describe the salient characteristics or information about your theory. (4 pts) petcin https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/409206676 2019-11-10 19:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/409206676 4. What are the pros and cons of using this decision making theory? (4pts) hincai https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/409210194 2019-11-10 19:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/409210194 5. Share links to articles and/or videos to provide us with information if we would like to find out more information about these theories. (4pts) sembcm https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/409274999 2019-11-11 01:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/409274999 3. How could your theory be used in schools? (4pts) nelbob https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/410926622 2019-11-13 23:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/410926622 Characteristics petcin https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/411481578 "6 Hats Thinking" can help you look at problems one at a time from different perspectives. This helps to keep problems separate so your thinking is not crowded.]]> 2019-11-14 20:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/411481578 Group strategy petcin https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/411915077 This technique is powerful because it forces members in a group to look at decision making from different points of view.]]> 2019-11-15 17:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/411915077 Decision making petcin https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/411916903 This process helps all members to move outside of traditional thinking.  It opens up opportunities to be creative.]]> 2019-11-15 17:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/411916903 Use 6 hats for Parallel Thinking or as a means to divide up roles! nelbob https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412142821 Streamline a discussion while using this planning tool as problem solvers wear the same or different hats to pool ideas.]]> 2019-11-16 04:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412142821 Thinking hats can be used at many different levels (staff members can use it too) and for many different situations. Making good decisions as a group requires discussion where different perspectives and options are considered. nelbob https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412143501
  • Group Project Brainstorming
  • Big Group Decisions
  • Preparation for Debates
  • Controversial Issues
  • Challenging Perspectives of Current Events
  • Developing Critical Thinking
  • Developing Innovative Thinking
  • Preparation for Discussions
  • Structuring and Facilitating Discussions
  • Problem Solving Situations

    • ]]>     2019-11-16 04:07:11 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412143501     Do whatever works best for your group of students and for the topic you are discussing. nelbob https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412143857
  • Ask for specific thinking hat responses or ideas from the entire class. Redirect as necessary to keep the ideas focused by hat. This is a great way to introduce the concept of the six thinking hats.

  • Split your class into groups with the same focus. Each group will work together to brainstorm different ideas and responses based on the thinking hat. As the teacher, you will be the blue hat for the whole-class discussion after the student groups have had a chance to confer with one another.

  • Split up your class into groups of six as best as you can. Assign a hat to each person in the group, either randomly or based on specific factors, and allow students to have mini-discussions. After giving students a chance to try out their thinking hat in a small group, bring all groups together.

  • After students start to get more familiar with the six thinking hats, they can start identifying the hat they are using when providing ideas. This will allow you to tweak responses to match the purpose of a hat, or correct any misconceptions and misunderstandings.


    • ]]>     2019-11-16 04:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412143857     Students use one of the tools from the "Thinker's Tool Kit" to facilitate their thinking as they engage in different learning activities. nelbob https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412144607 2019-11-16 04:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412144607 The Six Thinking Hats approach can be used to address almost any problem-solving activity you might encounter in the classroom. Assigning each thinking style a color serves as a visual cue to help students recognize the thinking skill they are using. nelbob https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412145482 2019-11-16 04:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412145482 Edward de Bono suggests that we need to be thinking about "what can be," not just about "what is." Using the Six Thinking Hats frees students to move past obvious problems to creative solutions. nelbob https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412145682 2019-11-16 04:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412145682 Classroom visuals can enhance thinking and decision making skills nelbob https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412147066 2019-11-16 04:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412147066 Quick Overview of 6 Thinking Hats bnicksic https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412151340 2019-11-16 05:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412151340 3 Minutes with Edward de Bono bnicksic https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412151658 2019-11-16 05:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412151658 More In-Depth Training for Teachers bnicksic https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412151932 2019-11-16 05:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412151932 Exploring petcin https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412187828 Each member of the group explores the decision being made from each perspective (colored hats) at the same time. Logic and emotion come into the decision.]]> 2019-11-16 13:15:22 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412187828 Roles of each "hat" petcin https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412188176 Each member of the team takes on the role of a colored hat.]]> 2019-11-16 13:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412188176 Thinking we do all the time - we try to do too much at once petcin https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412188755 Each person in the group has a role when making the decision. The role is associated with a color hat.]]> 2019-11-16 13:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412188755 6 Thinking Hats petcin https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412189005 2019-11-16 13:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412189005 Pros of 6 Hat Thinking hincai https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412403405 Flexibility - this decision making theory encourages members to look at things from multiple angles which may open up thinking to creative solutions
    Perspectives - the various perspectives highlighted may give more individuals a platform to speak upon to encourage participation from everyone involved
    Consistency - using the 6 hats may give a level of consistency to meetings and discussions to keep all members engaged and on task during the discussion]]>     2019-11-17 18:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412403405     Cons of 6 Hat Thinking hincai https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412403516 Time - it may take awhile to explain the hats/roles to others in the meeting or discussion
    Practice - you may need to practice the roles in an "easy" environment prior to implementing it in real time
    Fixating - some members may perseverate on one hat and not be able to think past that role]]>     2019-11-17 18:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412403516     Dr. Edward de Bono wagnerd2 https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412454904 De Bono is a physician and psychologist who originated the term lateral thinking. Lateral thinking is a way of solving problems through an indirect and creative approach. Furthermore, his passion for helping people improve their thinking and creativity skills led him to design the 6 Thinking Hats Method and thinking tools. Reference: https://www.edwddebono.com/six-thinking-hats 


    ]]>     2019-11-17 23:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412454904     6 Thinking Hats wagnerd2 https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412455213 Edward designed the six thinking hats system in 1985. He created this framework to enable people to look at problems from more than one perspective.  Over 100,000 people have been trained in this technique in 35 countries. Many companies use this method to empower employees, improve interaction, reduce conflict, encourage cooperation, enhance thinking, and support changes.
    Reference:     https://www.edwddebono.com/six-thinking-hats 


    ]]>     2019-11-17 23:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412455213     The 6 Thinking Hats in the Most Practical Ways sembcm https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412458580 2019-11-17 23:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412458580 Tips, Examples, and Broken Down Components of 6 Thinking Hats sembcm https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412459526 2019-11-17 23:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412459526 Presentation of 6 Hats Method sembcm https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412460608 This presentation breaks down the application of the 6 Hats Method, goes over benefits, walks through case studies, and goes through a mock session.]]> 2019-11-18 00:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412460608 Six Hats for Parallel Thinking Activity sembcm https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412463121 2019-11-18 00:20:51 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412463121 6 Hats of Thinking TPT Resources sembcm https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412463588 I feel like since we all probably live on TPT, I would share a link to some of the 6 Hats resources on TPT.]]> 2019-11-18 00:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412463588 To purchase your own copy of Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono bnicksic https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412511747 2019-11-18 03:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412511747 Peer Reviewed Experimental Study on Six Thinking Hats bnicksic https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412514814 2019-11-18 04:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412514814 Peer Reviewed Article on the Effects of Teaching Six Thinking Hats in Geography Classes bnicksic https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412515648 2019-11-18 04:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/412515648 Pros of 6 Hat Thinking hincai https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/413101549 Structure - using the 6 hats decision making and discussion guides gives a sequential structure to meetings and activities so participants know what to expect
    Conflict Reduction - by looking at a problem from all view points, conflicts between individuals may be reduced during the discussion or decision making process


    ]]>     2019-11-19 00:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/413101549     Cons of 6 Hat Thinking hincai https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/413102420 Independent Work - as with any group work or discussion, there will always be some individuals that prefer to work and come to a conclusion on their own and these people may push back and challenge the group
    Inevitable Conflict  - when working with a group, it is expected to have some level of conflict between members, this theory does aim to alleviate some of that]]>     2019-11-19 00:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/413102420     Overview hincai https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/413102555 When looking at the pros and cons of the 6 Hate Decision Making Theory, there are many pros that out weight the cons. As with any new process/procedure, routines and roles need to be practiced and modeled prior to jumping fully into the new practice. Some challenges may arise as the process is worked through, and members get used to the new thinking, however, as kinks get worked out, this new strategy may help to keep everyone engaged, focused on outcomes/results, and encourage participation from multiple view points. ]]> 2019-11-19 00:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/413102555 Benefits of 6 Hat Thinking hincai https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/413104645 2019-11-19 00:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/wagnerd2/30py7ptabb97/wish/413104645