TIPD Visit Hertfordshire Schools Taiwan 1 st April – 11 th April 2006

Edward De Bono’s Thinking Hats Facts, Figures & Information

Edward De Bono’s Thinking Hats Facts, Figures & Information

Hospitality Emotions & Feelings

1.Thinking skills observed 2.Student learning 3.Rich opportunities 4.Collaboration 5.Personalisation 6.Student researchers Themes Facts, Figures & Information

Self motivated learning The Big Picture & Positive Thinking Thinking skills observed

Teachers scaffolding learning The Big Picture & Positive Thinking Thinking skills observed

Student learning Motivation for learning Parental encouragement Teacher encouragement Intrinsic curiosity is stirred Wanting to do well in tests Building reputation of the school Aware of long term opportunities open to them The Big Picture & Positive Thinking

Rich opportunities The Big Picture & Positive Thinking Observatories and Planetarium

Swimming pools The Big Picture & Positive Thinking Rich opportunities

Celebrating achievements The Big Picture & Positive Thinking Rich opportunities

Effective use of space The Big Picture & Positive Thinking Rich opportunities

Personalisation Students’ ownership of environment The Big Picture & Positive Thinking

Personalisation Student work displayed The Big Picture & Positive Thinking

Student researchers Project work Specialisation for career paths Teaching of research skills & methodology The Big Picture & Positive Thinking

Challenges / differences Expectations of students preparing for exams Size of schools (classes) Independence of students Ownership of learning & environment Obstacles & Challenges

Ways forward Creative Ideas

Ways forward Capitalise on links made to share resources Building links between Taiwan and Hertfordshire Collaboration of teachers Collaboration of students Creative Ideas

Ways forward Best practice for enhancing thinking skills: Thinking hats Information processing, Reasoning, Evaluative, Creative, Enquiry Philosophy For Children (P4C) Multiple intelligences TASC / CoRT Creative Ideas

Ways forward Fostering intrinsic motivation Enhancing independence and positive attitude. Creative Ideas

Ways forward Recognising and capitalising on strengths Nurturing creativity and innovation in teachers and students. Creative Ideas