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Barry Smith

Thursday 21 September 2006

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to go to the SETT conference in Glasgow today. I heard three keynote speeches, Zoe van Zwanenberg from the Scottish Leadership foundation talking about Inspiring leadership, Terry Dozier, Teacher adviser to the Clinton administration, and Edward de Bono discussing thinking skills. I was pleased to note that many of the themes emerging from the first two speakers re-inforced much of what I have been learning through both the Standard for Headship and the SQH. I was really encouraged by this and again it makes me think that we must be 'getting it right' in Scotland in relation to developing leadership at all levels in schools.

Edward de Bono provided real food for thought with his explanation of teaching thinking skills explicitly and the effect it has had on every type of learner. From those who have difficulty 'tuning in' to the most 'switched on' brains in the country. I have heard of the 'six thinking hats' and know a little of the concept but I will certainly look into it further now. My thoughts again turn to the potential this could have as part of the enhanced curriculum programme if it really is as powerful as he claims.

 

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