Approach+and+Background

The 'Six Thinking Hats' Theory was created by....................... **Edward de Bono** Edward deBono is an author, pioneer and inventor in the field of the teaching thinking in Education. He orgininated the term 'lateral thinking' and created the theory known as 'The deBono's Hat theory' or 'The Six Thinking Hats'**. **

The system is a thinking tool for group discussion and individual thinking. The theory provides a way to think more effectively and plan thinking processes in a more detailed way. Often the six hat theory is used in classrooms as the method can expand children's perceptions and allows children to think more richly and comprehensively.

 The human brain thinks in a number of 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. Dr de Bono identifies six distinct states in which the brain can be "sensitised". In each of these states the brain will identify and bring into conscious thought certain aspects of issues being considered. When we attempt practical thinking there are three fundamental difficulties including emotions, helplessness and confusion. The six thinking hats method is a simple and practical way of overcoming all three difficulties. 

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