Habits of Mind
Habits of Mind is a series of books to help educator teach toward learning habits that are considered enduring and essential. Edited by Arthur L. Costa and Bena Kallick and published by the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, I recommend the series to every teacher.
16 Habits of Mind
* Persisting
* Managing Impulsivity
* Listening with understanding and empathy
* Thinking flexibly
* Thinking about thinking (metacognition)
* Striving for accuracy
* Questioning and posing problems
* Applying past knowledge to new situations
* Thinking and communication with clarity and precision
* Gathering data through all senses
* Creating, imagining, innovating
* Responding with wonderment and awe
* Taking responsible risk
* Finding humor
* Thinking interdependently
* Remaining open to continuous learning
