Six Thinking Hats

her how much potential she has. Growing up in an environment like planted a seed in my head, a seedling that has grown over the years to become what it is today. I spent weekends studying and summers doing programs, I loved school and learning and thinking about how that little seed could one day become a flower. When I was younger I wanted to be something big when I grew up. In my head, I thought that doctors and business men all were successful and made a lot of money. I thought, how great it…

school’s mission: To foster global citizens. Soka University specializes in Liberal Arts degrees which are personalized to a unique concentration. Through the University’s education system, students learn curriculum that requires inquiry, higher thinking skills, and furthermore, the ability to develop a well-rounded degree while studying cross-concentration courses. In their articles, Zakaria and Aloni defend the importance and uniqueness of Liberal Arts majors, education systems, and their…

Members of fraternities and sororities do not have an innate desire to haze, but they are often placed in situations where they can exert power over new members. By creating an atmosphere where new members can discuss their experiences with existing members without punishment, members will find fewer opportunities to haze. "Fraternity and Sorority Affairs." Ways to Stop Hazing : : University of Rochester. N.p., Spring 2013. Web. 10 May 2016. Members in a high-pressure hazing situation are more…

critical thinking skills through active engagement with challenging new theatre works” (Manhattan). Through MTC, students in the Manhattan area have an opportunity to develop strong critical thinking skills by participating in theatre and performance. Moreover, strong critical thinking skills often help students throughout their education by enabling them to analyze and synthesize information as well as content they are taught. Performance art not only develops strong critical thinking skills,…

Mini Article ___”Student’s List of More Exceptions to Using a Citation” Every written portion of information in this essay that was from another source has a citation with it. Nevertheless, the exception to citation rules are always better to know than not knowing. As far as I can determine, these additional exceptions to citation are derivable from articles on citation requirements that I reviewed and that do not explicitly say or imply the opposite. The lack of an explicit statement, when…

Maj McGuire’s claim is not much of an argument that answers his research question. His claim is more of a restatement of the question; the EO experience and how it can better benefit the Air Force. Possibly, the claim could be stronger, if stated, the Air Force needs to take full advantage of the skills and experience gained by becoming an EO. However, his reason does support the need for better EO utilization with current reductions and need for presence overseas. McGuire does create a…

developing a theory over time (Bryman, 419). Grounded theory gives me the power to develop and create a proper theory with concepts and trends that I will see throughout the interview process. After I conduct the semi-structures interviews with the six participants and then the focus group…

Feeling negligent in creative endeavors, I have often wondered about creativity, where does it come from, and how is it developed? These questions are what author and speaker Amy Tan muses over in her discourse entitled “Where does Creativity Hide?” I find her perspective both intriguing and provocative, appreciating much of what she has to say, while disagreeing on occasion as well. Amy Tan (2008) begins by considering three facets that develop creativity in individuals. The first aspect is…

Jay Heinrich introduces us into the world of arguing and shows us how to execute the art of arguing. Jay Heinrich is a content and editorial consultant that specialises in persuasive engagement. He uses his knowledge of persuasive arguing to inform us on how to be successful in life. Heinrich uses what we know against us. He teaches us how to use our kindness to help win an argument and how to use others people’s kindness against them. Heinrichs shows us how to be sneaky with our approach…

Skills and abilities diverge into two categories: personal and social capabilities, and creative and critical thinking capabilities. Whilst personal and social capabilities evolve around relationships and personal understanding, creative and critical thinking apply knowledge and creativity to thinking and learning. My personal and social skills and abilities include working independently, time management, and self acknowledgement. I work efficiently independently, but also thrive in…