6 HATS OF LATERAL THINKING AND THE DAVINCI PROGRAM Katie Tucker and Chassity Carter

Leading authority in the field of creative thinking, innovation and direct teaching of thinking as a skill Leading authority in the field of creative thinking, innovation and direct teaching of thinking as a skill Techniques and work focus on improving the elements that constitute a perception and the formal design and application of the frameworks required towards innovative and creative action. Techniques and work focus on improving the elements that constitute a perception and the formal design and application of the frameworks required towards innovative and creative action. His methods are mandatory on the school curriculum in many countries and widely used in others His methods are mandatory on the school curriculum in many countries and widely used in others This appeals because of it’s simplicity and practicality. This appeals because of it’s simplicity and practicality. About Edward De Bono

The purpose behind this method is that the human brain thinks in a number of distinct ways which can be identified, deliberately accessed and hence planned for use in a structured way allowing one to develop strategies for thinking about particular issues. The purpose behind this method is that the human brain thinks in a number of distinct ways which can be identified, deliberately accessed and hence planned for use in a structured way allowing one to develop strategies for thinking about particular issues. Six distinct hats are identified and assigned a color: Six distinct hats are identified and assigned a color: – White Hat: Facts and Information – Red Hat: Feelings and Emotions – Black Hat: Critical Judgment – Yellow Hat: Positive – Green Hat: New Ideas – Blue Hat: The Big Picture De Bono’s Six Hats

White Hat White Hat – Students make statements of fact, including identifying information that is absent and presenting the views of people who are not present in a factual manner Red Hat –Students state their feelings, exercising their gut instincts –It is a method for harvesting ideas Black Hat –Students identify barriers, hazards, risks and other negative connotations. –They look for problems and mistakes De Bono’s Six Hats

Yellow Hat Yellow Hat – Students identify benefits associated with an idea or issue – They look for reasons in favor of something Green Hat Green Hat – This is the hat of new thoughts – It is thinking for the sake of identifying new possibilities Blue Hat –All participants discuss the thinking process –The facilitator will generally wear it throughout and each member of the team will put it on from time to time to think about directing their work together. De Bono’s Six Hats

Lateral thinking is used for the solution of problems through an indirect and creative approach. Lateral thinking is about reasoning that is not immediately obvious and about ideas that may not be obtainable by using only traditional step-by-step logic. Lateral thinking is used for the solution of problems through an indirect and creative approach. Lateral thinking is about reasoning that is not immediately obvious and about ideas that may not be obtainable by using only traditional step-by-step logic. In other words, everybody thinking on the same page. In other words, everybody thinking on the same page. De Bono’s Lateral Thinking

THE DAVINCI PROGRAM

Leonardo DaVinci was a scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician and writer. Leonardo DaVinci was a scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician and writer. His contributions to science and philosophy are what inspire the DaVinci Program His contributions to science and philosophy are what inspire the DaVinci Program About Leonardo DaVinci

Students are exposed to a variety of learning styles, experiences and multiple intelligence-based opportunities for learning. Students are exposed to a variety of learning styles, experiences and multiple intelligence-based opportunities for learning. Students will work towards strengthening less developed intelligences while enhancing and supporting the growth of well developed intelligences. Students will work towards strengthening less developed intelligences while enhancing and supporting the growth of well developed intelligences. The DaVinci Program

The 5 Major Components of the DaVinci Program: The 5 Major Components of the DaVinci Program: – Differentiated instructions through interdependent small-group learning activities – Multiple intelligences theories and brain-based learning embedded in planning and instruction – Emphasis on social and emotional development through integrated character education – Project-based learning promoting fine and performing arts integration through interdisciplinary units of study – Parental involvement through volunteer opportunities, seminars and home-supported projects The DaVinci Program