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Habits of Mind (MS + HS)
Overview: There are 16 Habits of Mind that assist in transforming our ability to think, learn, interact, and engage with life in a more purposeful way!
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Habits of Mind: An Overview
The 16 Habits of Mind are life skills that everyone needs for problem-solving, adapting to changes, and lifelong learning.
Persisting
Persistence is all about sticking to your plan, even when things get tough! When we persist, we don't give up!
Managing Impulsivity
When we manage our impulsivity, we think before we act, do things with purpose, and stay calm.
Listening for Understanding
There's more to listening than just hearing and there is more to caring than just compassion. In this lesson, you will learn how to listen to understand.
Thinking Flexibly
Can you bend your body in different ways? Can you do a backbend or do a standing stretch and touch your toes? Bodies can be flexible and so can our minds! The Flexibility Strength is all about how we handle things that change. Let's learn more!
Thinking About Your Thinking
When we are aware of our own thinking and how much we know, we are practicing metacognition! Thinking about your own thinking is a critical component for success. In this lesson, we will learn more about this habit and how we can better plan, monitor, and assess our understanding and performance.
Striving for Accuracy
Striving for accuracy is about building habits to ensure you are always doing your best.
Questioning and Problem Posing
I can independently make responsible decisions based on what is right or wrong
Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations
When we apply past knowledge to new situations, we are using what we already know to solve problems or understand new ideas.
Thinking and Communicating With Clarity and Precision
Thinking and communicating effectively is an important life skill. In this lesson, learn how to think and communicate with clarity and precision!
Gather Data Through All Senses
This habit is about paying close attention to the world around you using all five senses!
Creating, Imagining and Innovating
Generate new and novel ideas with this intelligence!
Responding With Wonderment and Awe
This habit is all about seeing the world through the lens of wonder and interest. In this lesson, learn how to develop this habit and explore the world with curiosity and amazement!
Taking Responsible Risks
Sometimes, we have to take risks. When we take a risk, we see what is possible. When we take responsible risks, it helps us grow and see what we're made of!
Finding Humor
Finding humor in life and being able to laugh at oneself are part of the Finding Humor Habit. In this lesson, you will how to find humor in the things you do.
Thinking Interdependently
This habit has to do with collaboration, teamwork, and harnessing the skills and talents of everyone in a group.
Be a Continuous Learner
What does it mean to be a continuous learner? In this lesson, explore the idea of lifelong learning and learn the habits to keep your mind growing!
Skills Developed
-Students will understand each of the 16 Habits of Mind
-Students will interact with and learn to practice the Habits of Mind
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