Test Your Knowledge

The Six Thinking Hats method can be used to:

Improve communication

Enhance creativity

Promote critical thinking

All of the above

Which hat would be most appropriate when considering the budget for a new project?

Yellow Hat

Green Hat

White Hat

Black Hat

Which hat encourages participants to express their gut feelings

White Hat

Yellow Hat

Black Hat

Red Hat

Six Thinking Hats can be used to improve decision-making by:

Rushing through the process

Considering a wider range of factors

Ignoring potential problems

Focusing only on emotions

Which hat is worn by the facilitator who manages the brainstorming session?

Red Hat

Green Hat

Blue Hat

White Hat

Fill in the blank:

By switching between the Six Thinking Hats, you can explore ideas from angles, leading to more well-rounded decisions

Which Hat is NOT used for evaluating potential solutions?

White Hat

Black Hat

Green Hat

Yellow Hat

A school board is considering a new policy on student use of technology in classrooms. The Six Thinking Hats could help them:

Drag and Drop the items into the correct order.

Black Hat: Identify potential negative impacts like cyberbullying, distraction in the classroom, and unequal access to technology.

Yellow Hat: Discuss the potential benefits for student learning and engagement.

Green Hat: Explore creative ways to integrate technology into the learning process (e.g., online simulations, collaborative learning platforms).

Blue Hat: Facilitate a structured discussion, ensuring all stakeholders (teachers, parents, students) have a voice.

White Hat: Gather data on the effectiveness of similar policies in other schools.

Red Hat: Consider the emotional concerns of teachers and parents about student safety and screen time.

The Six Thinking Hats method can be applied to:

Individual decision-making only

Group decision-making and brainstorming

Strictly technical problems

Creative endeavors only

Fill in the blank

By switching between these hats, we can achieve a more and conflict resolution process