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INSTRUCTIONAL INTEGRATION

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Habits of Mind

 

	A Habit of Mind is knowing how to behave intelligently when you DON'T know the answer.
	A Habit of Mind means having a disposition toward behaving intelligently when confronted with problems, the answers to which are not immediately known: dichotomies, dilemmas, enigmas and uncertainties.
	Our focus is on performance under challenging conditions that demand strategic reasoning, insightfulness, perseverance, creativity, and craftsmanship. The critical attribute of intelligent human beings is not only having information, but also knowing how to act on it.
	Employing Habits of Mind requires drawing forth certain patterns of intellectual behaviour that produce powerful results. They are a composite of many skills, attitudes and proclivities including: Value:  Choosing to employ a pattern of intellectual behaviours rather than other, less productive patterns. Inclination:  Feeling the tendency toward employing a pattern of intellectual behaviours. Sensitivity:  Perceiving opportunities for, and appropriateness of employing the pattern of behaviour. Capability:  Possessing the basic skills and capacities to carry through with the behaviours. Commitment:  Constantly striving to reflect on and improve performance of the pattern of intellectual behaviour.

The 16 Habits of Mind identified by Costa and Kallick include:

	Persisting
	Thinking and communicating with clarity and precision
	Managing impulsivity
	Gathering data through all senses
	Listening with understanding and empathy
	Creating, imagining, innovating
	Thinking flexibly
	Responding with wonderment and awe
	Thinking about thinking (metacognition)
	Taking responsible risks
	Striving for accuracy
	Finding humour
	Questioning and posing problems
	Thinking interdependently
	Applying past knowledge to new situations
	Remaining open to continuous learning

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. of Habits of Mind

Henry Toi of Nurture Craft Pte. Ltd in Singapore found 16 Habits of Mind too many to hold in his mind at one time. To simplify, he "Success-fully" categorized them as shown below. Click on the image below to display the full-size image.

Organizations That Produce and Sell Products The following organizations produce and sell products related to the Habits of Mind: ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) Books, student bibliography, staff development, conferences. See also Developing Minds. Canter and Associates Video tapes: Habits of Mind& Helping Students Become Self-Directed Learners SkyLight Professional Development: Books:  The School as a Home for the Mind Video Journal.com

Links to Other Programs of a Like Mind This list contains links to other individuals, programs and agencies that are supportive of Habits of Mind, brain-based learning and developing thoughtful people: Center for Adaptive Schools Leading and Learning for the 21stCentury McREL (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning Mind Matters M.U.S.I.C. (Musicians United For Songs In The Classroom) New Horizons for Learning Resiliency Institute ScienceMaster Technology Pathways International The Center for Cognitive Coaching The Naked PC The Waters Foundation, Harriet Tubman Middle School, Portland, Oregon West Auckland Education Centre

Contact: mrk@pketko.com | Last modified: August 31, 2004