Foundations of Critical Thinking Unit Four

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Foundations of Critical Thinking What Does It Mean To Be Smart?

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Foundations of Critical Thinking

What Does It Mean To Be Smart?

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There is a difference between

Thinking Intelligence

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There is a difference between

Thinking Intelligence

How are brains are wired

Different types

How we use our intelligence

A learned skill

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Types of Thinking

Horizontal Thinking

Vertical Thinking

(Lateral Thinking)

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Edward de Bono

Lateral Thinking

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Story of evil money lender,

debtor and his beautiful

daughter

Lateral Thinking

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Engine

Fuel

Tuned

Intelligence

Knowledge

Thinking

Smart = the integration of all three

Lateral Thinking

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The Intelligence Trap

When one is so

intelligent

He can justify any

quick decision

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Types of Thinking

Horizontal Thinking

Vertical Thinking

Emotional Intelligence

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Types of Thinking

Horizontal Thinking

Vertical Thinking

Emotional Intelligence

The 6 Hats of Thinking

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The 6 Hats of Thinking

You and your team members can learn how to separate thinking into six clear functions and roles. Each thinking role is identified with a colored symbolic "thinking hat." By mentally wearing and switching "hats," you can easily focus or redirect thoughts, the conversation, or the meeting.

From the Edward DeBono Websitehttp://www.debonogroup.com/six_thinking_hats.phpe

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The 6 Hats of Thinking

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The 6 Hats of Thinking

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Unit Summary

Thinking is a: Skill

Does a computer use vertical or lateral thinking? Vertical

Thinking and intelligence are the same thing. No

The focus of Emotional intelligence is to eliminate our emotions when making a decision.

No

How many thinking “hats” does Dr. DeBono Describe

Which color hat refers to Creative Thinking?

6

Green

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