Lenoir County Public Schools

Reaping the Harvest of Change… Through

High Quality Professional Development

Presented by: Tezella G. Cline,Professional Development Specialist

Preparing all students to be competitive and productive citizens in a global economy

04/21/23 2011 2

Introduction to Habits of Mind for

Kinston High School

Lenoir County Public Schools

Reaping the Harvest of Change

Outcomes

• To promote high academic achievement for all students

• To foster a supportive, thoughtful environment where students think, speak, and behave intelligently

• To use Habits of Mind to plan activities that promote critical thinking in all content areas

ObjectivesToday you will…• Actively engage in group, partner, and individual activities

to analyze The Habits of Mind

• Read to summarize The Habits of Mind

• Illustrate, explain, and describe your group’s thinking related to one assigned Habit

• Reflect on the value of using The Habits of Mind to cultivate thinking and support your response

• Brainstorm ways to apply The Habits of Mind in your classroom and school and predict possible outcomes

Ground RulesCultivating Excellence…

1. Have fun!2. Learn about thinking and

have fun!3. Interact and think!

4. Think about your

thinking.5. Share your thoughts

about your thinking!

6. Relax, enjoy,

and have fun thinking!

What rules are important to you during our time together?

What type of working atmosphere is best for you?

What About…Snacks?Restroom?Breaks?Cell phones?Start times/ ending time?Other?

My Notes – ______________Date: _______________ Name: _____________

My ideas…

My questions…

Notes…

Discovering &

Exploring

Habits of Mind

Presented by:Arthur L. Costa, ED. D.

& Bena Kallick, PH. D.

Pre-Assessment

“A Sticky Assignment”• Get a sticky note• Prepare to rate your knowledge of the topic• Write what you know about the topic on the front

– If 0, write a “?”

– If 1, tell where or how you heard about this topic

– If 2, List what you know (general knowledge)

– If 3, 4, or 5, write specific information to record what you know about the topic

– Write your name on the back of your sticky note

*Walk to the wall area and place your sticky note on the graph in the appropriate location… (get a ticket)

(No knowledge of this at all.)

(I have heard of)

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February 24, 2011

Before Training After Training

October 24

March June

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5 – 6Can name &describe

7 – 8Can name & explain

9 – 10Can explain, give examples & apply

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January 5, 2011

Before Training

Partner’s Name: _________________

After Training June

Use a marker to create a bar graph to track your progress.

Mark your current level of knowledge.

March

Record notes to document and reflect on what you have learned.

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February 24, 2011

Before Training

Partner’s Name: _________________

After Training JuneMarch

Habits of Mind

• Ways of thinking

• Help you know what to do when you don’t know the answer

• Allow you to talk about thinking

• Support you as you learn

• Support and sustain student engagement

Warm up!• Get Ready to think!

• Get Ready to think!

• Get Ready to think!

• Get Ready to think!

• Get Ready to think!

Sing to tune of Adams FamilyClap or snap fingers

So, what were you thinking?

• During the activity– Thinking– Feeling– Doing– Saying to yourself

- How successful were you with the activity? Why?

What Are Habits of Mind?

• Read from your handout and highlight the answers:– What is a Habits of Mind?– How many Habits are there?– Name each of the Habits of Mind?

I don’t know…

The Condition of Not Knowing:

“To admit to not knowing is to risk vulnerability; to pretend to know is to risk error.”

Corcocan, 1981Permission granted by: Leslie Huling, Austin Educational Associates, Austin

Texas.

Dr. Costa asked this question:

List the characteristics and behaviors that you would like to see in your students as they learn each day?

Share with a partner and then we’ll hear from your table.

What traits would you like to see in your students here at Southwood Elementary School?

How We Would Like All Students To Be Or

Function: Confident Take risks Think before acting Challenge

assumptions Questioning Reflective Proactive Independent leaders,

thinkers, workers Taking charge (having

a plan of action, self directed)

Persisting (stick to it) Venture forth with

ideas Make connections

(interacting and learning with other leaders

Connecting - feel-think-act.

Complex thinkers Creative Inquisitive Emotional strength

(control)

Cultivating A THOUGHT-FULL

LEARNING COMMUNITY

WITH HABITS OF MIND

Habits of Mind

Handout /Packet

• Read pages 1 – 2– How many Habits are there?– Think of words or phrases that could explain

each Habit. – Be aware of these habits as you prepare to

engage in our next activity– At the end of the activity, you will be asked to

reflect on your thinking to connect to these Habits

METACOGNITIVE PROBLEM:

COMBINE THE FOLLOWING FOUR SENTENCES:

The horse jumped over the fence. The horse was gray. The jump was done gracefully. The fence was low and made of

brick.

STAY FOCUSED ON THE THINKING PROCESS:

“Tell us what strategies you used to solve the problem.”

How?What were you thinking?

Sustaining and Engaging

Metacognition1. Check for Accuracy2. Clarify3. Provide data not answers4. Resist making judgments5. Stay focused on thinking6. Encourage Persistence

THINK ALOUDPROBLEM SOLVING

Pose challenging problems then:

Invite students to describe their plans and strategies for solving the problem.

Share their thinking as they are

implementing their plan.

Reflect on/evaluate the effectiveness of their strategy.

So Remember…Mistakes are a natural part of learning…

"Admitting errors clears the score and proves you wiser than before."Arthur Guiterman

Why use these?

Habits of Mind

Cultivate thinking

Promote intelligent behaviors

Support all subject areas

Everyone benefits

Can be applied to any situation

It’s Free!

WHY HABITS OF MIND?TRANSDISCIPLINARY

AS GOOD FOR ADULTS AS THEY ARE FOR STUDENTS

FOCUSED ON LONG RANGE, ENDURING, ESSENTIAL LEARNINGS

CURRICULUM MIND SHIFTS

FROM: Not only

knowing right answers.

TO:

Also knowing how to behave when answers are not immediately apparent.

Remember this…

"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going."Jim Ryuh

Are You Thinking?• Are you thinking?• Are you thinking?• Yes you are!• Yes you are!• Using persistence, Clarity, Precision• Habits of Mind

Sing to the tune of, “Are you Sleeping?”

HOM Connections

• 21 Century Skills– Life & Career Skills

• Flexibility & Adaptability• Initiative & Self-Direction• Social & Cross-cultural Skills• Productivity & Accountability• Leadership & Responsibility

• NC Professional Teaching Standards– Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for

their students• Element E – Teachers help students develop

critical thinking and problem-solving skills• Element G – Teachers communicate effectively

Think about this!

Answer

Habits of Mind Assignment• Read all general information about the

Habits of Mind (overview)• Plan your work (with group)• Focus on your assigned Habit• Develop ideas and plan for your chart• Use all ideas to create your group’s chart

explaining your Habit of Mind• Be ready to share your ideas with

everyone when time is called

2 pages in white packet

Understanding the Habits of Mind - Assignment

On a Chart: Work with your group to explain your assigned Habit of Mind

TITLE

CREATE A SIMILE: “…. (name the habit of mind) IS LIKE A…..…. BECAUSE…….”

CREATE A LOGO OR SYMBOL FOR THE HABIT OF MIND

COMPOSE A BRIEF STATEMENT, SLOGAN, OR SONG THAT SUMMARIZES THE HABIT OF MIND

Be ready to present!

Show some examples –slide 64

Groups

• 3 or 4 people in the group

• One Habit is Assigned to your group

• Prepare to present

• Chart Paper

• Add color

• Be creative!

• Really show us the Habit!

Habits of MindPresentation

Get ready for your chart presentation!Take notes on the sheet provided.

Time to Share!

• Explain your Habit of Mind

• Explain your poster

(2 to 3 minutes)

• Listeners should record notes on the sheet provided

Habits of Mind

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January 5, 2011

Before Training After Training

October 24

March June

1 – 2Heard ofHOM

0 – noknowledge

3 – 4Can name

5 – 6Can name &describe

7 – 8Can name & explain

9 – 10Can explain, give examples & apply

Getting Started… Teaching the Habits Of Mind

HABITS OF MIND: STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT

The following framework is based on observations of students over the past 15 years. As students develop their Habits of Mind they seem to progress through several stages described below.

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AwarenessWhat are HOM

RecognitionHow

Prediction & ValuingWhen and Why

AdoptionUse

ReflectionAssessment & growth

Internalizing Life Long

Teaching the Habits of Mind• There is not one way to teach them • Use the language and model using the Habits• Provide an overview activity • Introduce them one at a time• Start with the Habits your students need most • Encourage students to use the language as they reflect

on their thinking• Pay attention to the Stages• Consider your instructional content and activities• Remind students to pay attention to Habits as they work• Assess the students knowledge and use of the Habits

over time

If You’re Thinking and You Know It!

• If You’re Thinking and You Know It Clap your hands!

• If You’re Thinking and You Know It Clap your hands!

• If You’re Thinking and You Know It Then Your Work Will Surely Show It. If You’re Thinking and You Know It Clap your hands!

If You’re Thinking and You Know It!

• If You’re Thinking and You Know It Stomp Your Feet!

• If You’re Thinking and You Know It Stomp Your Feet!

• If You’re Thinking and You Know It Then Your Work Will Surely Show

It. If You’re Thinking and You Know It Stomp Your Feet!

If You’re Thinking and You Know It!

• If You’re Thinking and You Know It Snap Your Fingers!

• If You’re Thinking and You Know It Snap Your Fingers!

• If You’re Thinking and You Know It Then Your Work Will Surely Show It. If You’re Thinking and You Know It Snap Your Fingers!

If You’re Thinking and You Know It!• If You’re Thinking and You Know It Say Habits of Mind!

• If You’re Thinking and You Know It Say Habits of Mind!

• If You’re Thinking and You Know It Then Your Work Will Surely Show It. If You’re Thinking and You Know It Say Habits of Mind!

If You’re Thinking and You Know It!

If You’re Thinking and You Know It Say Do All Four! (Repeat 2 times)

If you’re Thinking and You Know It Then Your Work will Surely Show It… If You’re Thinking and You Know It Say All Four!

Follow Up Ideas…

• Begin using the Habits yourself

• Visit the HOM website

• Introduce the Habits to your students

• Send me an email reflection

• Have students to create posters

• Contact me to visit your classroom

• Create a school-wide HOM wiki

Thank You!

Tezella G. Cline

Formulate strategies to cultivate thinking in your classroom using The Habits of

Mind?

Habits of Mind

HABITS OF MIND: STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT

The following framework is based on observations of students over the past 15 years. As students develop their Habits of Mind they seem to progress through several stages described below.

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

AwarenessWhat are HOM

RecognitionHow

Prediction & ValuingWhen and Why

AdoptionUse

ReflectionAssessment & growth

Internalizing Life Long

Cultivate Thinking

Encourage students to evaluate issues from different points of view, then support their statements.

Use language and questions that will trigger deeper thought.

Cultivate Thinking

Give information to find a solution instead of telling the solution.

Ask students to tell you about their thinking and encourage them to use precise words instead of generalizations.

More Ideas…

I have successfully used The Habits of Mind with my fourth graders. We stress character education at Laurence, and I have found the Habits of Mind to be great character-developing tools. I have also integrated the Habits of Mind with literature. Once the students are familiar with the meanings of each Habit, I instruct them to link specific Habits of Mind to characters in the novels we are reading. They are asked to evaluate a main character's behavior throughout the novel and to choose two or three Habits of Mind they believe that character is using. They must provide passages of text that support their choice and describe in their own words exactly how that character is using a particular Habit of Mind.

Sharon Green—Fourth grade teacher—The Laurence School—Los Angeles, California

Habits of MindAssignment: Select from the activities below. Each category of activities has a different point value. You must complete activities that add up to 40 points. Have fun!

A = 51.Describe a time when you have persisted and succeeded.2.Make a comic strip that shows the use of a HoM.3.Explain with examples which HoM you are good at and which ones you need to improve. Include the actions you will take to improve on these Habits.

B = 61.Write a rap song about the HoM or a particular Habit.2.Create a game about the HoM. Try it out with your table group.3.Design a model that represents a particular HoM.

C = 71.Survey at least 3 of your family members. Which Habits do they think are the most important and why?2.Create a superhero that uses the HoM to solve problems. Show how your superhero has used the HoM to save the day.

D = 81.Describe what the school would be like if everyone used the HoM using specific examples.2.Write a letter to the SAT team outlining how the HoM could change the schoolyard for the better.

E = 91.Write a creative story that shows the use of the Habits.2.In pairs or a group, develop a play about a HoM. Act out the play in front of the class. The class should be able to guess the Habit you are performing.3.How would the world be different if all the world’s leaders used the HoM?

F = 101.Create the front page of a newspaper that uses the HoM both in stories and advertising.2.Find an article from the newspaper and write about how it relates to the HoM. (1/2 page).3.Research a group / company and explain with examples how they have used the HoM.

First-year teacher

Veteran teacher learning to use HOM or Tech. tool

(your choice)

Learning to drive a car or teaching your son/ daughter to drive

Task Habits Summarize and Support your Answers (why? or how?)

Analyze each task and select Habits of Mind needed for success. Summarize and support your answers.

White handout packet

First-year teacher

Persisting

Flexible

First year is difficult, feels lonely

So many factors to deal with

Veteran teacher learning to use HOM

Remain open to continuous learning

Professional growth must never stop

New areas of focus

New standards(your choice)

Learning to drive a car

Taking responsible risks

Dangerous

Must practice to learn

Task Habits Summarize and Support your Answers

Analyze each task and select Habits of Mind needed for success. Summarize and support your answers.

Foster Critical Thinking• Encourage students to look at issues and

situations from many points of view• Use language and questions that will trigger

deeper thought• Give information to find a solution rather than

telling the solution• Ask students to tell you about their own thinking• Use words such as compare, analyze, predict,

classify, conclude, give evidence• Allow students to analyze a problem, decide

what is needed, and then act• Let students see you trying new things, learning,

growing, and thinking through problems

Encourage the use of precise words

instead of generalizations

Ask students to give evidence, reasons, and to provide

examples to back up their statements

Larry Bell

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"The true test of character is...how we behave when we don't know what to do."John Holt

What is excellence?

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit."Aristotle

Today’s Work Assessment

Think about the Habits of Mind. Write about today’s work. Date: _____________________________ Name: (Optional)____________________________________

1. Describe the most significant things you learned from this session.

2. Describe how this presentation helped you learn about the Habits of Mind.

3. Which activities did you value most? Why?

4. How did the activities support your learning as you processed the Habits of Mind?

5. How does the work you do in your classroom connect with this content …Habits of Mind?

6. What are your ideas for using what you have learned about Habits of Mind in your classroom?

7. Describe the type of follow-up you would benefit from.

8. Describe the effectiveness of this presenter and provide any additional comments for improvement. (Use the back if needed.)

TGC, 2007 - 2008 Turn in before leaving.

Listening with Understanding

and Empathy

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HABITS OF MINDCultivating, Thinking and

Discussing READ AND DEFINE IT IN YOUR OWN

WORDS

GIVE EXAMPLES: WHAT DO YOU HEAR PEOPLE SAYING OR SEE THEM DOING AS THEY USE THE HABIT OF MIND

DESCRIBE SITUATIONS WHEN IT IS IMPORTANT TO USE THE HABIT OF MIND

POSE QUESTIONS INTENDED TO ELICIT THE HABIT OF MIND IN OTHERS

WHAT IS IT ABOUT YOUR STUDENTS THAT

MAKES YOU THINK THEY NEED TO LEARN

HOW TO THINK?? What do you see them doing?

? What do you hear them saying?? How are they feeling?

? How would you like them to be?

POSE QUESTIONS THAT CAUSE THE STUDENT TO CHECK FOR ACCURACY:

“How do you know you are right?”

“What other ways can you prove that you are

correct?”

Rules of Engagement

BREAK

Please return at 10:45.

Warm up!

• How much would you pay for another person’s thoughts?

• Your thoughts are of great value!

• The thoughts of your students are of great value also!

Ahhhhhhh?Ahhh!

Penny for your thoughts…

Let’s get moving!

Or maybe…

I have no knowledge of this topic at all.

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I have heard of this topic.

1

I have some general knowledge about this

topic.

2

I have some specific knowledge of this topic.

3

I understand this topic and can explain it.

4

I have a deep understanding and could

teach a class!

5

ObjectivesToday you will…• Actively engage in group, partner, and

individual activities to process and deepen your understanding of the Habits of Mind

• Chart and present your group’s thinking related to one assigned Habit

• Reflect on the value of using the Habits of mind to cultivate thinking

• Brainstorm ways to apply the Habits of Mind in your classroom and school

Warm up!• Get Ready to think!

• Get Ready to think!

• Get Ready to think!

• Get Ready to think!

• Get Ready to think!

Sing to tune of Adams FamilyClap or snap fingers

Habits of mind attend to: Value - choosing to behave

intelligently Inclination- deciding to use a

certain behavior Sensitivity- knowing when to

use them Capability- having skills &

capacity to use them Commitment- reflecting on

improvement Policy- promoting and

incorporating their daily use

Warm up!

• How much would you pay for another person’s thoughts?

• Your thoughts are of great value!

• The thoughts of your students are of great value also!

Ahhhhhhh?Ahhh!

Penny for your thoughts…

Let’s get moving!

Habits of Mind Assignment• Plan your work (with group)• Read all information about the Habits of

Mind (overview)• Focus on your assigned Habit• Develop ideas and plan for your chart• Be ready to share your ideas with your

group tomorrow• Tomorrow…use all ideas to create your

group’s chart explaining your Habit of Mind

Understanding the Habits of Mind - Assignment

On a Chart: Work with your group to explain your assigned Habit of Mind

TITLE

CREATE A SIMILE: “…. (name the habit of mind) IS LIKE A…..…. BECAUSE…….”

CREATE A LOGO OR SYMBOL FOR THE HABIT OF MIND

COMPOSE A BRIEF STATEMENT, SLOGAN, OR SONG THAT SUMMARIZES THE HABIT OF MIND

Be ready to present!

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HABITS OF MINDCultivating, Thinking and

Discussing READ AND DEFINE IT IN YOUR OWN

WORDS

GIVE EXAMPLES: WHAT DO YOU HEAR PEOPLE SAYING OR SEE THEM DOING AS THEY USE THE HABIT OF MIND

DESCRIBE SITUATIONS WHEN IT IS IMPORTANT TO USE THE HABIT OF MIND

POSE QUESTIONS INTENDED TO ELICIT THE HABIT OF MIND IN OTHERS

WHAT IS IT ABOUT YOUR STUDENTS THAT

MAKES YOU THINK THEY NEED TO LEARN

HOW TO THINK?? What do you see them doing?

? What do you hear them saying?? How are they feeling?

? How would you like them to be?

METACOGNITIVE PROBLEM:

COMBINE THE FOLLOWING FOUR SENTENCES:

The horse jumped over the fence.

The horse was gray. The jump was done gracefully. The fence was low and made of

brick.

THERE ARE 3 SEPARATE, EQUAL-SIZE BOXES AND INSIDE EACH BOX THERE ARE 2 SEPARATE SMALL BOXES. INSIDE EACH OF THE SMALL BOXES, THERE ARE 4 EVEN SMALLER BOXES. HOW MANYBOXES ARE THERE ALL TOGETHER?

METACOGNITIVE PROBLEM:

Sustaining and Engaging

Metacognition1. Check for Accuracy

2. Clarify3. Provide data not

answers4. Resist making

judgments5. Stay focused on

thinking6. Encourage Persistence

POSE QUESTIONS THAT CAUSE THE STUDENT TO CHECK FOR ACCURACY:

“How do you know you are right?”

“What other ways can you prove that you are

correct?”

• "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit."Aristotle