What could I do today?

One thing I could do today which could make a difference

Choose a socio-scientific issue, such as GM crops and use the six thinking caps technique to help the students consider all the different points of view;

White hat – Discuss the facts and other objective information about the problem

Red hat – Share feelings and emotions about the issue

Black hat – Present the negative aspects of the situation

Yellow hat – Discuss the positive or the advantages aspects

Green hat –Discuss the alternatives, think creatively about the issue

Blue hat - Need to think about the thought processes which have occurred with the other 5 hats, and what you have learnt from this - metacognition.