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

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

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

4. Hospitality Emotions & Feelings

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

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

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

8. 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

9. Rich opportunities The Big Picture & Positive Thinking Observatories and Planetarium

10. Swimming pools The Big Picture & Positive Thinking Rich opportunities

11. Celebrating achievements The Big Picture & Positive Thinking Rich opportunities

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

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

14. Personalisation Student work displayed The Big Picture & Positive Thinking

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

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

17. Ways forward Creative Ideas

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

19. 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

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

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