@article{2017,title={THE EFFECT OF SIX THINKING HATS TECHNIQUE ON CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS OF 8TH GRADE STUDENTS},abstractNode={Our main aim in this study is to investigate the effect of Six Thinking Hats (STH) technique on critical thinking skills of 8th grade studentsin English language classes. We also aim to improve students’ critical thinking skills, creative thinking skills and reasoning skills in their school and normal life through using STH tecnique.Our particular case study took place at Yağızlı Secondary School located in Yağızlı Village, Ordu, Turkey. 8th graders took part in the research. We applied this study in the first semester of 2016-2017 academic year. STH technique was applied to students five times related to the units in their textbook according to the curriculum.In our particular case study we used qualitative and quantitative data. We applied Critical Thinking Questionnaire to students before and after the study. Also we obtained the data from students interviews and diaries. The results have indicated that STH technique has improved the critical thinking skills of students.},author={Manolya AKYÜZ},year={2017},journal={The Journal of Academic Social Science}}