Who is Tony Ryan..? Tony Ryan is an Australian professional speaker, author and publisher. He is the manager of two training and publishing companies, HeadFirst and Thinkers Keys.
He is a worldwide educational consultant about innovative thinking and life-long learning.
He is really obsessed with two things: 1. His own learning; and 2. Everyone else's learning References :
What is it..? First developed by Tony Ryan, It is a strategy used to develop critical and creative thinking. The Thinker's Keys are represented by twenty key questions that require the reader to think of their own unique answer or response.
A range of question or task starters are presented as keys to unlocking the analytical, critical and creative thinking abilities of learners.
The majority of the Keys place emphasis upon the development of innovative and creative thinking. I have done this for three important reasons:
Creative thinking can be exciting and enjoyable. This active participation can then create a positive attitude towards the learning process.
The stimulation of creativity in learning heightens the emotional link with that learning. This emotional involvement boosts the effectiveness of our memory systems.
Developing our creative potential will strengthen our ability to cope with change.