The Impact of the Six Thinking Hats as a Teaching Technique on EFL College Students’ Performance in Composition Writing

Abstract

Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats are real or metaphorical six different coloured hats, in which each colour represents a different type of thinking. The White Hat represents objective thinking ,i.e. it also concerns with information and facts. The Red Hat examines the given topic through emotions and feelings. The Black Hat denotes constructive criticism, and explores the negative aspects of the given topic. The Yellow Hat delineates the advantages of an issue and promotes problem solving skills. The Green Hat aims at exploring creative ways for overcoming the disadvantages or problems encountered or for taking an idea about new direction. Finally, the Blue Hat focuses on the world of metacognition and reflection to be adopted and built strongly.