Examples of Six Hats instruction

As part of the JCSP (Junior Certificate School Programme) the students in the ILT project undertook a project on a historical topic using the techniques and tools of ILT. The topic chosen was ‘The Second World War.’ A series of lessons is provided as examples of how to use the 6-hats instruction technique.

A generic sequence of hats is provided with timings to outline how to create a lesson plan based on the Six Hats technique is included in the Appendix. Examples of these lessons being taught in class can also be found on the ILT2 DVD.

The historical topics all relate to World War II and are as follows;
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1. The Evacuation during the Blitz (Flash / PDF / PowerPoint format)
2. Concentration Camps (Flash / PDF / PowerPoint format)
3. The French Resistance (Flash / PDF / PowerPoint format)
4. The D-Day Landings (Flash / PDF / PowerPoint format)
5. Ireland During the War (Flash / PDF / PowerPoint format)

It is crucial to remember that the primary objective of these lessons is not to teach the students about the particular topic but rather to teach the student how to think about that topic.

Notes: to open the files in Flash format, download free Macromedia Flash Player. PDF files can be opened by free Adobe Reader. Microsoft PowerPoint files are opened by free PowerPoint Viewer.

• Introduction

• Instructional Design

Examples
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• Learning Styles