Do you consider yourself a smart person? Are you thorough in your academic work? Are you curious about the world and the people in it? Do you try to learn something new every day?
If you can answer yes to any of these questions, then CONGRATULATIONS! You are in the process of developing what is known in the grown-up world as HABITS OF MIND (HOM). These are a set of skills used to solve problems when a solution or answer is not immediately apparent. HOM can be used to identify, analyze, confront, and conquer dilemmas personally, professionally, academically, and ethically.
Please read Chapter 2 from Learning and Leading with Habits of Mind. It can be found by clicking here. You may want to print it out and highlight it, but that is not required.
TASKS: After you have finished reading the article, please answer the following questions in your notebook:
1. Of the 16 Habits of Mind discussed in the article, which three do you already do? Provide examples of how you have applied these three habits of mind in your life (inside or outside of school). Write one page.
2. Of the 16 Habits of Mind discussed in the article, which three would you like to work on to improve during the school year? Why are these three habits of mind important to you? Write one page.
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