Post on 27-Mar-2015
St Francis Xavier Primary School
Geraldton
29 January 2010
Presentation Outline
Revise definitions Revise philosophy of Habits of Mind Matching card activity Examine 2010 plan & PLC format Investigate some specific HoM Week One and Two HoM
Definition Brainstorm
Brainstorm a definition for ‘habit’ Discuss ‘Thinking about your thinking,’ what
does this look like, sound like, feel like in your classroom
Brainstorm and discuss
HoM Definition
HOM, a term developed by
Professor Art Costa, is a repertoire of strategies that help students develop ways of thinking and acting that lead to success. This approach helps students and their teachers become better thinkers able to employ specific thinking strategies.
HoM Philosophy We can help students to get into the habit
of behaving intelligently and improving their ability to think.
The HoM gives freedom to a broad range of character traits, so that individual differences come to the fore. HoM encourage individual expression and are not tied to a particular way of working or intelligence.
Research tells us that intelligence is not static and that it can be taught and learned.
Matching Activity
Match HoM name with HoM symbol
and HoM definition
2010 Plan
Examine plan for HoM for 2010 Discuss format for PLC
HoM Identification
Staff Activity
Discuss the previous photo/video as
a group On the Post – It Notes, write down
the Habit of Mind/s you feel that the photo/video best draws upon
Place it on the chart
Striving for Accuracy Check it againCheck it again Desire greater resultsDesire greater results Work to attain highest possible Work to attain highest possible
standardsstandards Pursue ongoing learningPursue ongoing learning Take pride in what you doTake pride in what you do Find your own errorsFind your own errors Continue to redo, revise and Continue to redo, revise and
improveimprove
HoM Identification
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Staff Activity
Discuss the previous photo/video as
a group On the Post – It Notes, write down
the Habit of Mind/s you feel that the photo/video best draws upon
Place it on the chart
Thinking Flexibly Look at something another wayLook at something another way It is okay to change your mind and It is okay to change your mind and
your opinionyour opinion Be open Be open Think laterallyThink laterally Consider opinions and Consider opinions and
alternativesalternatives Take into account additional Take into account additional
informationinformation
HoM Identification
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Staff Activity
Discuss the previous photo/video as
a group On the Post – It Notes, write down
the Habit of Mind/s you feel that the photo/video best draws upon
Place it on the chart
Responding with Wonderment and Awe Have fun figuring it outHave fun figuring it out Have passion for what you doHave passion for what you do Enjoy your learningEnjoy your learning Be fascinated by the worldBe fascinated by the world Have a positive attitudeHave a positive attitude Find beauty and be intriguedFind beauty and be intrigued Show your enthusiasmShow your enthusiasm Be optimisticBe optimistic
Professional Learning Communities Move into Junior and Senior PLC Discuss HoM for Weeks One and Two –
Thinking Interdependently
Conclusion – Finding Humour The senior choir invites any member of the congregation who
enjoys sinning to join the choir.
Miss Charlene Mason sang, ‘I Will Not Pass This Way Again,’ giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.
Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on 24 October in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.
Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don't forget your husbands.
The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been cancelled due to a conflict.
The Rev. Meriwether spoke briefly, much to the delight of the audience.
During the absence of our pastor, we enjoyed the rare privilege of hearing a good sermon when J.F. Stubbs supplied our pulpit.