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Habits of Mind

Colum bia Col lege

Presented by

Jan Connal

January 10, 2014


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Our next 90 minutes

Understand the importance of cultivatingHabits of Mind for deep learning

Marshall the expertise and experience in theroom to generate connections and build ourpractice

Consider new ways of embedding Habits of

Mind activities and routines into ourprofessional practice


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So What do we mean by

Habits of Mind? An acquired disposition to

respond in particular ways

when we dont have asolution.

The inclination, capability

and commitment to particular

behaviors that lead to

productive outcomes.

Habits of

Mind

in form

Behavior


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Disciplinary Habits of Mind

History Welding

Art

Composition

Math

Sociology

Nursing

Sciences

Business

What is your discipline?

What habits of mind have you

acquired through your

disciplinary training?

What mental routines or

strategies do you employ whenconfronted with a problem?


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Intelligence

Intelligent behavior is not just amatter of being able to store and

retrieve knowledge (content)

The Habits of Mind definehowintelligent people utilize

their knowledge


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Success

Is success related to

cognitive ability (IQ)?


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Habits of Mind FrameworkPersist

Manage impulsivityListen with understandingand empathy

Think flexibly

Think about your thinking(Metacognition)

Strive for accuracy

Question and poseproblems

Apply past knowledge tonew situations

Think and communicatewith clarity and precision

Gather data through allsenses

Create, imagine, andinnovate

Respond with wondermentand awe

Take responsible risks

Find humor

Think interdependently

Remain open to continuouslearning


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Habits of Mind Framework

Persist- Persevering in a task to completion and

not giving up.

Manage impulsivity- Taking time to deliberate

before acting.

Listen with understanding and empathy- Making

the effort to perceive another persons perspective.

Think flexibly- Considering options and changing

perspectives.


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Think about your thinking (Metacognition)Beingaware of how thoughts, feelings and actions affectself and others.

Strive for accuracySetting high standards and

finding ways to improve.

Question and pose problemsFinding problems tosolve, seeking data and answers.

Apply past knowledge to new situations Accessingprior knowledge and intentionally applying it to newsituations.


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Think and communicate with clarity and precision

Striving for accuracy in oral and writtencommunications.

Gather data through all sensesPaying attention to

the world around you through taste, touch, smell,hearing and sight.

Create, imagine, and innovateGenerating new

and novel ideas.

Respond with wonderment and awe Beingintrigued by the mystery in the world.


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Take responsible risksLiving on the edge of

ones competence.

Find humorEnjoying the incongruous and

unexpected. Being able to laugh at oneself.

Think interdependentlyBeing able to work and

learn as a team.

Remain open to continuous learningResisting

complacency and admitting when one does not

know.


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Importance of the Affective Domain

Your beliefs become your thoughts,

Your thoughts become your words,

Your words become your actions,Your actions become your habits,

Your habits become your values,

Your values become your destiny.Mahatma Gandhi


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Developing Habits of Mind Takes Practice


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An Example from my Classes

Self-regulated Learning

What Habits of Mind

might this activity cultivate?


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Cultivating the Habits:

Pair Share Activity


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Next Steps

Where does this session, activity and

conversation lead?

What might we do next?


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Thank You

Jan Connal,3CSN Coordinator for Habits of Mind

[email protected]

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