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A Whole School Approach

Introductory Level - Understand the concepts of the Six Thinking hats and use in practical situations. - Use sequences of more than one hat. - Use the Direct Attention Thinking (DATT) tools – PMI, C&S, OPV, CAF - Use of graphic organisers –single bubble, flow chart, Venn-double - Introduction of checklists and rubrics for teacher and peer assessment - Use personal reflective portfolios

Middle Level All of the above plus: - Metacognition- the student should learn to understand what’s going on in their head. - Use the Direct Attention Thinking (DATT) tools – PMI, C&S, OPV, CAF, AGO, APC, DOCA, KVI and RAD - Cooperative learning introduced - Learn to use a variety of styles of thinking (Multiple Intelligences) - Use awareness of learning styles to create action plans for learning. - Learn to solve problems cooperatively using a variety of strategies (Jigsaw, expert groups, reflection tools) - Solve problems using a range of strategies (brainstorming, concept mapping, PMI). - Develop the use of checklists and rubrics to include self-assessment. - Use personal reflective portfolios

Advanced All of the above plus: - Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)- Blooms Taxonomy Cooperative learning - Tools for comprehension (MI, Mind Mapping, graphic information organisers) - Rubrics for all tasks are assessed - Use personal reflective portfolios

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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