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Thinkers Keys
Developed by Tony Ryan in Australia, Thinkers Keys are twenty thinking strategies designed to encourage divergent thinking. Each key comes with a justification which explains to teachers and students why this is an important skill to develop.

The keys are:

  • The Reverse
  • The What if
  • The Disadvantages
  • The Combination
  • The BAR
  • The Alphabet
  • The Variations
  • The Picture
  • The Prediction
  • The Different Uses
  • The Ridiculous
  • The Commonality
  • The Question
  • The Brainstorming
  • The Inventions
  • The Brick Wall
  • The Construction
  • The Forced Relationships
  • The Alternative
  • The Interpretation
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