Release Date:

This course will be available for subscription by the end of 2009.

Who should complete this course?

The expected audience for this course is teachers either begining to work with Habits of Mind in their classrooms, or wishing to extend their understanding of how the Habits of Mind can be applied in classrooms. Additionally there is significant support material for professional developers wishing to use this course in their schools.

This course is particularly supportive when taken in conjunction with, or immediately following, face to face professional learning. Click on the post-it note to find professional developers who are certified by the Institute for Habits of Mind. Or look at the Professional Learning Calendar under the Further Learning menu item above.

Prior Learning

Some familarity with the Habits of Mind is assumed in the following topics and good starting ponit would be to complete Course 1" Discovering Habits of Mind". In particular an understanding and appreciation of the development of the Habits of Mind is required as is an grasp of Teaching For, Of and About Thinking - both covered in Course 1.

It is also expected that you will be familiar with the Virtual Classroom and Learning Community features of this site. If you've completed the activities in the first course you will have the necessary prior knowledge. If you, please take the guided tour of the Learning Community before beginning this course.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this course you will be familiar with:

  • Some Common Misconceptions about the Habits of Mind
    • Habits of Mind are something New
    • Habits of Mind are going to add to your workload
    • There are only 16 Habits of Mind
  • Future Learning needs with Habits of Mind
    • Problems with Flag Waving
    • Where to after this Course?
  • Places to begin in your classroom
    • Strategies for Introducing Habits of Mind to students
    • Uncovering students Habits of Mind
  • Classroom strategies, examples and deeper understanding of
    • Persistence
    • Managing Impulsivity
    • Listening with Empathy and Understanding
    • Thinking Flexibly
    • Metacognition
    • Striving For Accuracy
    • Questioning and Posing Problems
    • Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations
    • Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision
    • Gathering Data Through all Senses
    • Creating, Imagining & Innovating
    • Responding with Wonderment and Awe
    • Taking Responsible Risks
    • Finding Humour
    • Thinking Interdependently
    • Remaining Open to Continious Learning

 

Support Material

Throughout these Courses it is highly recommended that you have a copy of the two most recent books edited by Art Costa and Bena Kallick. These are:

Learning and Leading with Habits of Mind

Habits of Mind Across the Curriculum.

A private Virtual Classroom is provided for teachers subscribing to this course. It contains directed discussions, and additional support material. There is also the possibility to have a mentored classroom for this course. 

The Habits of Mind Resource Library contains a wealth of classroom examples, activities and other resources relevant to this course.