Question

Researchers identified three types of thinking in which the teachers engaged as they plan a lesson (Akyuz, Dixon & Stephan, 2013). Name the three types of thinking and explain each in your own words.

Answer 1

• Convergent thinking (using logic). This type of thinking is also called critical, vertical, analytical, or linear thinking.
• Divergent thinking (using imagination).
• Lateral thinking (using both logic and imagination).