Learning and Thinking Skills
What have I learnt?
I have learnt that to learn well, one must be able to use both sides of his or her brain. Through the self test for discovering ones’ learning styles, I have discovered myself more of a kinesthetic and auditory learner rather than a visual learner. As evidence shows that to learn anything fast and effectively, to see it, hear it and feel it, is the most complete way of learning. Therefore, what I have learnt in mind mapping, the most effective tool for learning and thinking process where informations are captured in an organized form. It is quick to review, easy to refresh informations in mind just by a glance and good for long term memory. Mind map use
· key words
· patterns
· symbols
· pictures
· colours
· capital letters
· start from centre
· branch out
In critical thinking process for problem solving, I have learned Edward de Bono principles of 6 Thinking Hats. It allows me to examine decisions from a holistic perspective using all approaches covering several angles. The decision that I made combine ambition, skill in execution, public sensitivity, creativity and contingency planning. The 6 different “Hats” are:
White Hat – focus on the data and facts available
Red Hat – looks at problems using intuition, gut feeling and emotion
Black Hat – look at all the bad or negative points
Yellow Hat – helps to think positively, optimistic viewpoint
Green Hat – represents creativity, provide ideas or suggestions
Blue Hat – for process control, worn by superior
Unlearned
I was not able to pick up the right technique of effective learning which is did not start learning by seeing the big picture, taking notes in linear format and did not form a structure thoughts in critical thinking process.
Relearn
I have managed to apply mind mapping for my first assignment on MY INTENTION. It generally helps me better in generating my thoughts and further expands my ideas out. As a summary of this module, I have benefited 3 main mind maps consist of:
knowledge from learning theories and styles, systematic learning model, radiant thinking and mind mapping techniques, time management and self management
knowledge on critical thinking and problem solving skills
knowledge on effective writing skills, essay and management reports and information search skills
I have one opportunity in applying 6Thinking Hats concept at whether my company should be offering a short expiry drug as a promotion to our private hospitals doctors. I have shared with my daughter on the mind mapping learning technique as she seems to understand and remember better. On top of it, we both have fun in learning and drawing.
