Habits of Mind
§ Ask others about their experiences § “What did you learn from the speaker’s presentation?” § “What did you enjoy most about the field trip?” § Share production roles § Who does what on a group project? § Who is the team leader? Who is the scribe? Who is the art director?
Source: Costa A.L. and Kallick B. (2009) Habits of Mind Across the Curriculum: Practical and Creative Strategies for Teachers. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. Page 13.
Stop & Think: When is a group project successful? When is it not?
I just won the game! I’ve never played that great in my life! Did you see all of my goals?
Yeah, you played well‌ But you never passed the ball.
Source: ASCD. (2018, February 5). Habits of Mind Animations: Thinking Interdependently [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=ftXOZ05SGiM&t=14s
I just won the game! I’ve never played that great in my life! Did you see all of my goals?
You’re right – if I’m doing everything, I’m not letting my teammates do their best.
Yeah, you played well… But you never passed the ball.
Source: ASCD. (2018, February 5). Habits of Mind Animations: Thinking Interdependently [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/w atch?v=ftXOZ05SGiM&t=14s
Thinking interdependently means being willing and able to work effectively with others and to learn from others. When you are thinking interdependently, you welcome the input and perspectives of other people, and you go along with the decisions of the group even if you somewhat disagree.
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Student Sample D