16 Habits of Mind Costa and Kallick characteristics

+ 16 Habits of Mind Costa and Kallick characteristics of what intelligent people do when they are confronted with problems, the resolutions to which are not immediately apparent. http: //www. ascd. org/publications/books/ 108008/chapters/Describing-the-Habitsof-Mind. aspx dispositions that are skillfully and mindfully employed by characteristically intelligent, successful people when they are confronted with problems, the solutions to which are not immediately apparent. www. instituteforhabitsofmind. com/briefhistory-habits-mind By RG 8

+ Persisting *facing a problem and never giving up, being able to find a different strategy. n Synonyms: determined, unstoppable n Occupations: Lawyer, Doctor, Teacher n Example: Don’t give up easily n Non-example: I can’t do it.

+ Managing Impulsivity *To engage in problem solving by developing strategies for remembering their thoughts when it is their time to speak. n Synonyms: planned, self-regulated, controlled n Occupations: Counselor, Lawyer, Contractor n Examples: Action Plan, A goal n Non-Examples: Lack of Organization "It is easier to suppress the first desire than to satisfy all that follow it. " -- Benjamin Franklin

+ Listening with Understanding & Empathy *Being able to understand the behavior and communication of others n Synonyms: Meeting of Minds, attentive n Occupations: Counselor, Teacher, Parent n Example: gently attend to another person n Non-example: unable to comprehend another’s ideas "If there is any secret of success, it lies in the ability to get the other person's point of view and see things from his angle as well as yours. " -- Henry Ford

+ Thinking Flexibly * Being able to comprehend the little things as well as the big things all at once. Synonyms: Changing, adapt Occupations: Fire Fighter, Stock Marketer Example: Tolerate confusion and ambiguity Non-Example: Don’t know when to move on

+ Metacognition *Ability to stand off and examine our own thoughts while we engage them. n Synonym: Intelligent, focus n Occupation: Lawyer, Doctor n Example: Ability to plan a strategy for producing the info that is needed. n Non-Example: Flying by the seat of your pants

+ Striving for Accuracy *Double checking to make sure its exactly right. n Synonyms: Craftsmanship, Mastery n Occupations: Contractor, Artist n Example: Desire accuracy, check it twice n Non-example: Incomplete

+ Questioning and Posing Problems *Ability to ponder and think of solutions n Synonyms: Asking, Wondering n Occupations: Detective, Scientist n Example: What evidence do you have? n Non-Example: Simple yes-no questions To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advances. —Albert Einstein

+ Applying Past Knowledge to New Solutions *Being able to use past knowledge and experiences to solve upcoming findings n Synonyms: Recall, past resources n Occupations: Engineer, Surgeon, Teacher n Example: Looking back upon something in past n Non-Example: No relationship to the past

+ Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision * Being able to filter thought, speaking and writing accordingly n Synonyms: accuracy, specific n Occupations: Writer, Lawyer n Example: using precise language n Non-Example: imprecise language

+ Gathering Data Through all Senses *Noticing the environment around you through different pathways n Synonyms: Open, Alert n Occupations: Engineers, Mechanics n Examples: form mental images n Non-Example: Listen but not participate

+ Creating, Imagining and Innovation * Ability to think outside the box n Synonyms: Inventing, Visualization n Occupations: Scientist, Artist n Example: Open to Criticism n Non-Example: “I’m not creative. ” The future is not some place we are going to but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made, and the activity of making them changes both the maker and the destination. —John Schaar, political scientist

+ Responding with Wonderment and Awe *Creative thinkers who have a passion for what they do. n Synonyms: Passionate, dedicated n Occupations: Teacher, Coach n Example: Will to learn throughout lifetime n Non-Example: “I was never good. ” Child Teenager Adult

+ Taking Responsible Risk *Thoughtful Experimenting n Synonyms: Courageous, Brave n Occupations: Skydiver, Nascar Driver n Example: Sense of meeting new challenges n Non-Example: Holding back of new experiences

+ Finding Humor *Whimsical Frame of Mind n Synonyms: Hillarious, Comic n Occupations: Comedians, Mime n Example: Appreciate and understand others humor n Non-Example: laugh at others yet unable to laugh at themselves

+ Thinking Interdependtly *Working well with others n Synonyms: Collaboration, Congregate, Reciprocity n Occupations: Social Worker, Fire Fighter, Cancer Doctor n Example: Compassion n Non-Example: Undeveloped Social Skills

+ Remaining Open to Continuous Learning *Quest For Meaningful Knowledge The greater our knowledge increases the more our ignorance unfolds. —John F. Kennedy Synonyms: Growing, Intelligence, Lifelong learning Occupations: Teacher, Student, Doctor Example: Meet opportunities with mystery and wonder, learning Non-Example: Meet opportunities with fear, think you are right