Developing Habits of Mind for Academic Success
Explore the concept of habits of mind, including metacognition and academic self-regulation skills, essential for fostering productive learning outcomes and success in college and life. Discover the sixteen habits of mind and how to put them into practice through practical examples and resources.
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A habit is a bit like a cold. You know you have it, but you're not quite sure where you got it from.
How does Marcus Samuelsson s mindset lead to his success?
HABITS OF MIND An acquired predisposition to respond in particular ways. The inclination, capability and commitment to particular behaviors that lead to productive learning outcomes. These habits build up students sense of responsibility as well as encourage them to believe they can be successful in college and in life.
The Sixteen Habits of Mind 1. Thinking about thinking (Metacognition) 2. Remain open to continuous learning 3. Thinking flexibility 4. Persisting 5. Finding humor 6. Striving for accuracy 7. Listening with understanding and empathy 8. Gathering data through all the senses 9. Thinking and communicating with clarity and precision 10. Thinking interdependently 11. Creating, imagining, and innovating 12. Responding with wonderment and awe 13. Applying past knowledge to new situations 14. Questioning and posing problems 15. Managing impulsivity 16. Taking responsible risks
BRAINOLOGY Habits of Mind Class Handout Metacognition Handout 8 Essential Lessons
PUTTING THE HABITS INTO PRACTICE: ANJIE CRUM, English instructor at Harbor College made a short 10 minute presentation for her class dealing with managing impulsivity as it relates to procrastination. This allowed for a definition, conversation, and practical tips to assist with the problem. Using her idea, I talk about thinking about thinking , or metacognition with my face to face and online classes. ____________________________________________________ RESOURCES metacognition resources YOUTUBE VIDEO on metacognition metacognition video
METACOGNITION Academic Self-Regulation includes skills such as: 1. Valuing learning and its anticipated outcomes 2. Setting performance goals 3. Planning and managing time 4. Holding positive beliefs about one's abilities 5. Attending to and concentrating on instruction 6. Effectively organizing, rehearsing, and encoding information 7. Setting up a productive work environment 8. Using social resources effectively 9. Focusing on positive effects 10. Making useful attributions for success and failure Academic Self-Regulation Skills (McCombs, 1989; Schunk, 1994; Zimmerman, 1994)
