De Bono’s Six Thinking Hats Model for Critical Thinking Skills

This report explores the application of Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats model as a pedagogical tool for teaching critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are deemed essential for success in the 21st-century digital economy. The paper highlights the fact that these skills are often not explicitly taught in educational institutions. It delves into the core principles of De Bono's model, explaining how each of the six colored hats (white, red, black, yellow, green, and blue) represents a different mode of thinking. The report elucidates how educators can effectively use this model to foster comprehensive and structured thinking processes among students, enabling them to approach problems from multiple perspectives and develop well-rounded solutions. The document emphasizes the importance of direct and deliberate instruction in thinking skills, advocating for the integration of De Bono's method into educational curricula.