Florida International University Affiliate Center - Transforming Schools through Habits of Mind

Florida International University Affiliate Center, led by Co-Founders Bena Kallick and Art Costa, focuses on cultivating thinking and Habits of Mind in schools. Through feedback spirals and 16 identified habits, the center aims to create a generation of individuals who can thoughtfully address global challenges. Professional developers from various countries contribute to the center's mission of infusing critical thinking skills into school culture.

• Florida International University
• Affiliate Center
• Habits of Mind
• Professional Development
• Critical Thinking

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1. Florida International University Affiliate Center Presented by: Co-Founders and Co-Directors Bena Kallick, Ph.D and Art Costa, Ed.D Executive Director Morton Sherman, Ed.D

2. Feedback Spiral Modify Actions Based on New Knowledge Study / Reflect / Evaluate Assess and Gather Evidence Take Action/ Experiment Plan Clarify (Revisit) Goals and Purpose Modify Actions Based on New Knowledge Study / Reflect /Evaluate Assess / Gather Evidence Plan Take Action /Experiment Clarify (Revisit) Goals and Purpose Modify Actions Based on New Knowledge Study / Reflect /Evaluate Assess / Gather Evidence Take Action /Experiment Plan Clarify Goals and Purpose * From Assessment in the Learning Organization, Shifting the Paradigm Page 27 - Edited by Arthur L. Costa and Bena Kallick, ASCD 1995

3. 16 Habits of Mind 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 Striving for Accuracy Taking Responsible Risks Questioning and Posing Problems Finding Humor Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations Thinking Interdependently Remaining Open to Continuous Learning

4. Our Mission To transform schools into learning communities where thinking and Habits of Mind are taught, practiced, valued and infused into the culture.

5. Our Vision To create a more thoughtful, cooperative, compassionate generation of people who skillfully work to resolve social, environmental, economic and political problems.

6. Our Professional Developers Michele DeBellis Director of Professional Development James Anderson Australia Carol T. Llyod United States Karen Boyes New Zealand Teresa Lucas United States Pat Buoncristiani Australia Doreen Miori-Merola United States Ricky Chan Hong Kong George O Brian United States Anson Chen Hong Kong Lai Peng Singapore Art Costa United States Angela Salmon United States Erskine Dottin United States Mort Sherman United States Elizabeth English United States Nancy Skerritt United States Lucila Garza - United States Kathy Sparrow United States Carol Hill United States Henry Toi Singapore Barbara Johnson United States Graham Watts United Kingdom Bena Kallick United States Mickey Weiner United States Dana Lesperance United States Scott Wright United States

7. Our Affiliates James Anderson Australia Karen Boyes New Zealand Ricky Chan Hong Kong Ansen Chen Hong Kong Michele DeBellis United States Henry Toi - Singapore Graham Watts United Kingdom