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As an innovative school, we are constantly looking to enhance
our students' learning experience. As well as excellent
exam results, students need the skills and self-belief to
think for themselves and to learn independently
The research aimed to identify and measure the effect of
six separate teaching strategies on Understanding, Thinking
(cf Bloom's Taxonomy - applying, synthesising, evaluating,
etc.) and Enjoyment. The six strategies (3 De Bono, 3 of
our own invention) were used over a six-week period. Student
feedback, both qualitative and quantitative, was recorded
through questionnaires and interview.
The impact was overwhelmingly positive. Students learnt
more and were more confident and motivated. They echoed
many of the benefits De Bono himself has linked to the tools:
- They are a "deliberate" and "systematic" approach to
thinking
- They provide a common language across all subjects
- They enable you to create better ideas more quickly
- They provide a conceptual framework which is transferable
to other activities (eg university applications)
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Pupils: exposure to a range of teaching techniques, taught
transferable skills Teachers: reflective practice, collaborative
teaching, sharing of ideas School: provided a real mandate
to pursue a Thinking Skills programme and has reinforced
our culture of continuous improvement.
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