Habits of Mind

v Attending

Focuses on the task at hand

Is not easily distracted

v Persistence

Keeps on trying: does not give up easily

v Deliberativeness

Shows less impulsivity; thinks before acting

v Flexibility/Fluency

Open to alternatives; sees  

many possibilities

Can generate many different ideas

v Precision

Uses words carefully; checks for accuracy and quality; attends to detail

v Inquisitiveness

Responds by asking questions; enjoys problem solving, and demonstrates curiosity

v Life-long learner

Strives for improvement; searches for new and better ways

v Originality

Enjoys making and doing original things

v Metacognition

Puts into words his/her own thinking; self-reflects

v Empathy

Listens to others with sensitivity and understanding

v Elaboration

Builds on other people’s thinking

v Risk-taking

Willing to take on new challenges; not afraid of making mistakes

v Prior Knowledge

Learns from experience